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Disfigured Me

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My face 8 months after this doctor mutilated my face with hyaluronidase

I still remember this doctors exact words when I asked about any risks of the enzyme. She told me “the worst that could happen is nothing would change” and proceeded to inject large doses into a single area. When I got home I was in utter shock as it looked like I had a stroke on one side. Within days my face slowly started to melt and become very thin. My skin became discolored and felt gummy. I felt extremely fatigued and had burning sensations especially to the left side of my face. When I contacted her she said oh it will all resolve in a few months. She would continue to defend herself and say don’t listen to any of the reviews. Since seeing her I’ve been diagnosed with neuralgia and take nerve pain medication and my face looks like it has aged 20 years. I went from modeling, finishing a third degree, and extremely healthy to suicidal fatigued and in pain daily. It did not improve and I am now 8 months after this enzyme. This doctor tells
me oh well I inject that much for my eye surgeries all the time. Perhaps she does not understand hyaluronidase application for fillers which need to be used in very small doses. She used at least 30 times the normal amount and refuses any responsibility despite seeing the damage she has done. I’ve attached pictures. Real doctors do not use off label medications without thoroughly explaining the risks beforehand. I repeat. This doctor explained ZERO risks and now I must suffer the consequences with my health. I am only in my 20s. I was afraid to post pictures but now that my life has completely gone downhill bc of her, I want to spread awareness. To all her future patients, she uses this enzyme in eye surgeries too. I’ve spoken to other oculoplastic surgeons who do not use this enzyme for surgeries for the very reason that it has so many risks. I’m not sure if her patients understand that she uses this enzyme for eye surgeries too.

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Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry this has happened to you. I do think there can be improvement to your skin with treatments over time. Have you looked into injected PRP, I did to treat volume loss above my upper lip after hialuronidase. Of course the Dr said no way it would happen. I've seen people mention salt water injections in other reviews on the matter. But not sure about an extensive area. I do hope with time the nerve pain will resolve. Please don't despair, there is always hope and you have the advantage of youth. A fat transfer could also be an option eventually. Not only to regain volume but it also appears to improve skin quality. Best wishes to you.
Thank you for your comment. I actually did schedule a fat transfer. How crazy I started out very hesitant to get filler, only got drops of it, and am now needing surgical intervention to fix the damage if getting rid of such a tiny amount of filler which affected my whole face. It's a messed up cosmetic world, with a bunch of deceitful doctors. This doctor literally brushed off all my complications and concerns until my dad saw the damage and contacted her.
have you had your fat transfer? was it successful?
I personally dont see huge difference, you still look beautiful. But i know its your face and this isnt what you wanted or expected. Maybe if you wanted to gain some volume You could try a facial fat transfer.
It's just traumatic that this enzyme took parts of my natural face which since childhood I've always always had a lot of volume in my face. Now I have to find a surgeon to play god and try to recreate what was lost which will never be the same. It's sad that doctors think that the face is just something you can experiment with. There responses to the volume loss is oh just add filler. They take away a persons identity, their natural self
Please remember you are beautiful regardless but I understand the feelings of betrayal after trusting and paying Drs to care for you and instead come out harmed in one degree or another. Still this doesn't define you and I promise with some help and time it will get better. I've read from other accounts it can take quite some time for things to settle and normalize. I would hesitate to have a FT already. I saw your question about Profhilo and it's FDA approval. I've been waiting 3 yrs for it! Will ask my trusted Dr in L.A. when he will get it & LUK.
Thank you I would be grateful for an update on profhilo in la. Not too far. I'm very depressed. My hyaluronidase damage support group just lost a person to suicide and it's devastating. Doctors are harming so many people with this enzyme
Yes it not right to ruin peoples lifes like that. If they dont know what they are doing or using then dont. If you want to consider a facial fat transfer dr hayati akbas does amazing work at restoring peoples faces.
i am exactly the same what should i do
I feel betrayed too. It happened to me .
I have a therapist and get facials . Be careful not to keep digging with treatments . I’m very sad that this happened to u and me. I was bed by whole community of people. They told me nothing bad would happen and I believed them. It changed my life
I was let down by a whole community of people
Do fat graft when you hit one year
its this friday, cant wait any longer
Keep us updated, best of luck to you
UPDATED FROM Sociable677563

Hyaluronidase damage- where is the patient advocacy from doctors?

I'm wondering when cosmetic surgeons and injectors will finally advocate for their patients. Hundreds of women on this site, Facebook, YouTube, and online forums are sharing experiences of extreme volume loss, nerve pain and skin issues- many women are now experiencing systemic issues with from this enzyme yet doctors wont acknowledge it, refuse to report it to drug companies, and continue to ruin lives. I'm realizing very doctors that say "I've never had problems with this enzyme" are lying including the one who ruined my life. I'm only in my 20s. Please push doctors to advocate. More research needs to be done. So many Women are suffering for months to years with no answers.

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Same .
I’m sad about this everyday but nobody believes me
A member of our group is now all over the news in Russia. Many of us are sharing our faces and story, its only a matter of time this hits the US. I hope all injectors and this drug will be exposed so no more lives will be destroyed.
https://www.news.com.au/.../64724fe46f505935edaf6b49e7d05e3a
https://7news.com.au/.../sagged-like-a-rag-russian...
https://www.google.com/.../Russian-architects-face-shrank...
https://www.google.com/.../russian-womans.../384343/%3famp
https://www.google.com/.../womans-face-shrank-like-mummy...
https://knews.uk/russian-womans-horror-beauty-treatment.../
https://eminetra.co.uk/the-face-of-a-russian.../755257/amp/
https://ayaksizgazete.com/my-face-was-mummified-after...
https://www.google.com/.../russian-womans-horror.../amp/
https://usmail24.com/russian-architects-face-cringed.../
https://www.google.com/.../russian-architects-face.../amp/
https://nation.lk/.../russian-architect-s-face-shrank...
https://expressdigest.com/russian-architects-face-shrank.../
https://granthshala.com/my-face-was-mummified-by-beauty.../
https://www.google.com/.../russian-architects-face.../amp/
https://www.worldstockmarket.net/i-became-like-a-mummy.../
https://www.google.com/.../my-face-was-momified.../amp/
https://www.google.com/.../russian-architects-face.../amp/
https://www.google.com/.../the-face-of.../%3famp1
Agreed.
True! Cosmetic medicine is the Wild West of medicine. It is not without risk. I've been there and it screws with your mind and confidence. But, with counselling I'm build self esteem and resilience that is not tied to my appearance. I still have my days though :)
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Disfigured Me

This doctor destroyed my health and my life. She used extremely high doses of hyaluronidase and told me there would be absolutely no negative side effects or harm me. I ended up in the ER and now see a neurologist because have been suffering from nerve damage from her. It's been four months and I still have extreme pain. My face and eyes now looks lopsided and disfigured, as the enzyme completely dissolved half of my face. She is rushed and does not know cosmetic products. She truly harmed me and there are no consequences.

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Hi, can you please check your inbox
Sorry this happened to you I hope you can report her
This is awful. So sorry. Did you get an injection prior to the dissolver to test if you would react?
No i didn't. I've tried a very small amount before. This doctor flooded the area with dissolver.
Hello, i had this product to get my lips dissolved twice. I was fine but both time the aestician gave me an injection to see if i reacted. She said you need to test every time as even if you dont react to it previously next time could be different.