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Perlane and Botox - First Time! - Houston, TX

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With my 50th birthday around the corner, I (in the...

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With my 50th birthday around the corner, I (in the past year) really began to get bothered by the typical signs of again - nasolabial folds, marionette lines and brows. Surgery is not my thing. After reading countless reviews, my game plan was Perlane filler for the lines and a botox brow lift. It take seeing a handful of terrible "after" photos to know that choosing the best dermatologist available is an absolute must. The only dermatologist I would consider is Esta Kronberg.


I thought it was interesting that she took breaks in between adding filler to take a moment to step back, look at the over picture and speak to me. She explained that she wanted to watch me while I spoke to see my facial movement - all before moving on. She explained that a face at rest, is very different than while speaking and you must see both to be sure to keep the look natural.


Pain throughout the procedure? Virtually none. Oh, and I think I forgot to mention that the one thing in this world I absolutely hate is needles!


It has been 8 days and I could not be happier. A few tiny dots of bruising were all that appeared.
The best thing is that to me I see a world of difference, but the change was so subtle, so natural, so perfectly done that no one could see "the work". It truly gave the appearance of nothing more than erasing years of aging. No "she got something done" signs. Exactly what you want!


This being my first time, I thought it would be quite expensive, but was pleasantly surprised it was not at all. To be treated SO well, to receive flawless procedures, virtually pain free and at such a reasonable rate, I will definitely be a repeat customer.


The product (Perlane and Botox) were the right choices for me, but no product can be right if not administered by a dermatologist with experienced hands with a perfect eye. Esta Kronberg is the only dermatologist I will allow to do this!

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Esta Kronberg, MD

Esta Kronberg, MD

Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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Typo; typical signs of aging

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Typo; typical signs of aging

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October 10, 2012

I am so glad you did your research before going in for a treatment - very smart!! Had you considered other fillers besides Perlane? I would be curious to hear what made you choose that particular one.

October 11, 2012
I was interested in a hyaluronic acid filler, one that was a bit thicker & one that (for many) lasted a bit longer than others. I read countless doctors answers in the Q & A section. My desire was not to look different, but to look younger. The best product is only as good as the doctor that administered it. Extensive knowledge, a gentle & careful hand & an eye for the perfect look is crucial. Completely happy!
October 11, 2012

I couldn't agree more about the importance of the skill and training of the injector a person chooses. So glad you did your research beforehand and now have the good results to show for it!

October 29, 2012
Your post has helped me pretty much decide what I'm going to do. I've been doing Botox for about a year, and last spring I had my lips done with Juvederm XC which I have really liked the improvement. Barely any lips before. I'm turning 47 soon and like you,the smile lines around my mouth are really becoming bothersome. I was looking into Radiesse at first because of its lasting power and all. But after seeing a lot of reviews, I'm thinking I should stay away from Radiesse. My injector I go to is AWESOME and sweet and steers me in the right direction. She's ok with Radiesse but said if I'm nervous about possible side effects then look into Perlane. I didn't even think of Perlane, but now I'm thinking in a month, that is what I'm going to do, and your post has helped me with my decision. Thank you for posting!!!! Very much appreciated!!
October 30, 2012
I'm so glad I could help! I wanted to give a very detailed honest review as this site and all the info from patients helped me so much. It's interesting that you hear so many conflicting reviews from the final look to the bruising to the pain. I believe that extensive experience and skilled hands will deliver the best results in all categories. I also believe that doing a beautiful job is an art and not everyone has the eyes and the vision for it. I'm still so happy with Perlane as my filler of choice and what I chose to do. I'm actually looking forward to my next visit. It sounds like you're in good hands and I'm sure you'll be very please with the results, as I was. Again, I'm so glad to have helped you. :-)
October 30, 2012
I will be sure to let you know how my experience and look turn out!!!! Nov. 26th I go in!!! Thank you again!!! :)
October 31, 2012
Mic65 - another note... when I first began my research for which filler I wanted to try first, I definitely wanted one of the hyaluronic fillers, which Perlane is one choice. Radiesse is not. This was just my choice and certainly doesn't mean I think there is anything wrong with Radiesse - it just was not in the category I was interesed in. I had done some research on hyaluronic acid and even added it into my daily morning vitamins & supplements for a while. The longevity of the product was not at the top of my priority list, the way the product worked was more important. Again, this was only my decision from information I had gathered and also importantly, was in my comfort zone. I'm so on point with fitness training and nutrition, and this was my first time ever doing anything like this (besides glycolic home peels and lotions) that I wanted to not have any worries...so with the perfect product and dermatologist, I marched forward and could not be happier! Keep me posted on your results from your Nov appt!
October 31, 2012
I most certainly will!!! Thank you again!!
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It's now May of 2013 and I went to Esta Kronberg...

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It's now May of 2013 and I went to Esta Kronberg for my 3rd visit - this time to try Dysport (no filler needed this visit).
Again, as always she is incredibly patient, generous with detailed answers to any questions and concerns I had and incredibly thoughtful and precise with everything she does.
The results from all 3 visits have been fantastic. I am not a "shopper" spending hundreds of dollars on clothing or cosmetics, but I feel every dollar spent during my last three visits could not have been better spent! Every time I look in the mirror I love what I see, which makes me happy, happy, happy on the inside! (No $125 pair of jeans could come close to that.)
I must stress that the reason I feel the results are so incredible, is due to the exceptionally knowledgable and talented dermatologist that discusses the best products that will give me the results I seek and flawlessly administers them.
As I've said before, the only dermatologist I would consider is Esta Kronberg.

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May 10, 2013
UPDATE: It's now May of 2013 and I went to Esta Kronberg for my 3rd visit - this time to try Dysport (no filler needed this visit). Again, as always she is incredibly patient, generous with detailed answers to any questions and concerns I had and incredibly thoughtful and precise with everything she does. The results from all 3 visits have been fantastic. I am not a "shopper" spending hundreds of dollars on clothing or cosmetics, but I feel every dollar spent during my last three visits could not have been better spent! Every time I look in the mirror I love what I see, which makes me happy, happy, happy on the inside! (No $125 pair of jeans could come close to that.) I must stress that the reason I feel the results are so incredible, is due to the exceptionally knowledgable and talented dermatologist that discusses the best products that will give me the results I seek and flawlessly administers them. As I've said before, the only dermatologist I would consider is Esta Kronberg.