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20 Years Old, Restylane for Tear Trough Deformity BEST DECISION EVER!
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Hi all, I was born with deep tear troughs...
maple96June 20, 2015
WORTH IT$1,200
Hi all,
I was born with deep tear troughs (hereditary on my mom's side). People have been asking me if I'm tired my entire life, and I've always been really self conscious about it. Finally I've decided to do something about it. I think the "tired" look is a result of the hollowness under my eyes creating a shadow, since I don't actually have any "eye bags" persay. I would just–more than anything– like to be able to go out during the day without concealer to correct the undereye darkness. I consulted several doctors online and have been researching the process for about a year, and I've decided to go ahead with the procedure.
Hope to finally look well rested!
I was born with deep tear troughs (hereditary on my mom's side). People have been asking me if I'm tired my entire life, and I've always been really self conscious about it. Finally I've decided to do something about it. I think the "tired" look is a result of the hollowness under my eyes creating a shadow, since I don't actually have any "eye bags" persay. I would just–more than anything– like to be able to go out during the day without concealer to correct the undereye darkness. I consulted several doctors online and have been researching the process for about a year, and I've decided to go ahead with the procedure.
Hope to finally look well rested!
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Best Decision I've Ever Made!!
maple96July 12, 2015
I wanted to share how happy I am with the whole process and especially the results!! Dr. Yang was very skilled and made me feel totally comfortable, especially since it's my first cosmetic procedure! The office staff was super welcoming and helpful as well. I had .75 CCs under each eye (total 1.5), and I couldn't be happier with how I look!
Dr. Yang is seriously an artist with his work--- he took his time (over 2 hours with the consultation) to shape the filler into the places my face needed it! I will definitely be returning :)
There was some moderate swelling for the first 36 hours, but by 2 days later there was only slight bruising and I looked okay enough to go out.
I couldn't be happier-- for the first time I feel like I don't have to go out with a ton of makeup just to leave the house! I'll definitely be continuing with this procedure in the future!
Dr. Yang is seriously an artist with his work--- he took his time (over 2 hours with the consultation) to shape the filler into the places my face needed it! I will definitely be returning :)
There was some moderate swelling for the first 36 hours, but by 2 days later there was only slight bruising and I looked okay enough to go out.
I couldn't be happier-- for the first time I feel like I don't have to go out with a ton of makeup just to leave the house! I'll definitely be continuing with this procedure in the future!
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July 12, 2015
So happy for your great results!!! Looks really good!!
July 13, 2015
I'm happy to hear you are so happy with your tear troughs filled in - I am too! I had a few rounds of juvederm in my deep tear troughs over 5 years ago and they have stayed permanently filled in. I still have to wear concealer daily as the dark coloring has not gone away under my eyes, but the no longer deep troughs look completely normal with a good layer of concealer - if you're curious try jane iredale circle delete, or bobbi browns concealer & corrector. So happy for you!
July 16, 2015
Thank you so much! I got the Bobbi brown one today and it completely erased everything!
July 14, 2015
how many syringes did he use?
July 14, 2015
He used 1.5, but now that the swelling has completely gone down I may go in for another .5 or so when I go for the follow up in a week, just because I think it could still use a little volume. But my eyes were really hollow--- I don't think most people have to use as much
July 14, 2015
I should say I'm very happy with the improvement from the profile view of my face, but I am probably going to talk to him about adding a little more directly below my eye
July 15, 2015
i actually had bad hollows probably the same as yours and my injector used 3 syringes of restylane........ i think thats too much. i would have been happy with 2, one full on each eye.
July 16, 2015
I also have very deep tear troughs all my life. I had a belotero injection but got only minimal results, so congrats on your excellent results--you look fantastic!
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July 13, 2015
you look fantastic and thank you for posting this information about yourself. my daughter has deep tear troughs and it wasn't until I read your post that I realized the name of the issue. She is only 13 so I don't think this is an option for her yet but something we can definitely look into as she grows older. thank you again for sharing, you are beautiful and brave
July 13, 2015
Hi maple96,
How are doing, I have the same problem and would like to get something done to my dark circles. Can you tell me, is the procedure a permanent fix for the dark circles. You look fantastic and you look so rested and happy. God bless you . Hugs Andrea 54
How are doing, I have the same problem and would like to get something done to my dark circles. Can you tell me, is the procedure a permanent fix for the dark circles. You look fantastic and you look so rested and happy. God bless you . Hugs Andrea 54
July 14, 2015
Hi Andrea!
Unfortunately the fillers aren't a permanent solution....basically my doctor told me that to maintain 100% of the original volume I will have to come get a touch up every year to year and a half..
That said, the amount injected in a touch up (according to the doc) is usually 1/4 to 1/2 of what was originally injected. He says that left unretouched it would most likely take over 5 years to lose most of the volume, but that likely it may never return to the initial level of hollowness!
The other option he gave me (which he says he does not reccomend) would be a fat transfer, which is a permanent solution. He said the problem with this, though, is that it's less precise, meaning not all of the fat that in injects in the area will take. This makes it hard to tell how much to inject in the first place, and harder to predict the results.
Thanks for the kind words!
Unfortunately the fillers aren't a permanent solution....basically my doctor told me that to maintain 100% of the original volume I will have to come get a touch up every year to year and a half..
That said, the amount injected in a touch up (according to the doc) is usually 1/4 to 1/2 of what was originally injected. He says that left unretouched it would most likely take over 5 years to lose most of the volume, but that likely it may never return to the initial level of hollowness!
The other option he gave me (which he says he does not reccomend) would be a fat transfer, which is a permanent solution. He said the problem with this, though, is that it's less precise, meaning not all of the fat that in injects in the area will take. This makes it hard to tell how much to inject in the first place, and harder to predict the results.
Thanks for the kind words!
July 14, 2015
Maple96 I forgot to ask what did your doctor use for fillers under your eyes? Was it Restylane? Hugs Andrea 54
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I'm so sorry to hear what happened to you! If you don't mind me asking, were you given/ did you follow pre op advice about what to and what not to eat and/ or take?
Thanks!
Hi maple! Excited for you and wish you the best for your procedure!
Keep us posted on how you're doing and be sure to post your "after" photos when you're ready!
Question for you: What made you decide to go with Restylane versus another filler?
I've also been told that restylane can last up to 2 years in the tear trough, so in terms of durability it seems to be the best choice.
I'll keep updating the post in the next week :)
Pls. keep us posted about dr. yang. I was thinking of going to him.