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Hoping for Fresher Eyes! - Media, PA

UPDATED FROM marketingmom
10 months post

One Year Later

marketingmomJanuary 14, 2015
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Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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curlygirlny
January 15, 2015
Thanks for posting a 10 month later pic. It really helps me understand what I can expect. I had fillers injected under my eyes about 2 weeks ago and I'm very happy with the results and hoping they last awhile. I think for almost a year out your results still show a dramatic improvement. Are you considering another treatment or are you still happy with results?
marketingmom
January 15, 2015
Thanks curlygirlny. Without makeup I still find my eyes looking icky but we're our own worst critics! Not considering doing again --- at this time. The bruising was really rough and not sure I want to go through that again. I also just had a tummy tuck and breast lift/reduction (month ago), so just not interested in anything cosmetic for the moment!! It's been a hard recovery. The other thing is that I'm not so sure I want to keep shelling out money for touch ups---versus just paying for a permanent fix and being done with it. No regrets about getting the injections to be able to see how I'd look but it also helps me to think it might be good in the long run to go the permanent route. Time will tell!!
TexasMissKate
March 16, 2015
Your after pictures look amazing after the bruising has subsided. You may want, if you ever decide to try fillers again, to go to a oculoplastic surgeon who uses cannulas instead of needles. I understand the bruising is very minimal when using a cannula versus a needle.
TexasMissKate
March 16, 2015
By the way, I am considering under eye fillers myself. I am 55 years old and that is the only area on my face that looks my age. My tear troughs are very bad. I hope to find somebody in the Houston or Austin Texas area who can do a job as good as yours. You really do look amazing!
GenJenn
January 15, 2015
WOW. You still have great results. I actually ended up having my belotero dissolved, then got restylane instead. I've actually had it done TWICE since then. Apparently my body metabolizes it super quick. Same with my botox. Wish there was something a little more permanent. =(
GenJenn
January 15, 2015
I should also add that I went to a new dr and she only uses a cannula and I had ZERO bruising the first time (SHOCKING after what I went through the other dr). The second time I did have some slight bruising but not too bad. NOTHING like the first time! =)
marketingmom
April 8, 2015
Thank you so much! The makeup definitely helps! I now need to go back again but dreading the bruises. Two weeks is a long time to wait to heal but figure that since I work from home, I should be able to find a way to stay under cover. Might research an oculoplastic surgeon as well. Good tip!
avogirl
April 10, 2015
I am also considering getting fillers for my under eye hollows. Did you experience any side effects? Notice any headaches? Also some information for you, from my research you should only have fillers injected with a cannula b/c regular needles can pierce blood vessels causing the filler to clog blood vessels leading to blindness. Use of cannula should also make it so you don't get bruises with the injection.
marketingmom
April 11, 2015
No, no side effects other than bruising. Yes, have read that cannulas are the way to go but not convinced I'll never experience bruising. I bruise very easily. Honestly don't think there is much risk of blindness. If you see a properly qualified physician with solid experience, this type of extreme complication would be very rare.
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Heather001
May 21, 2015
I'm looking to get this done next week are you happy with the results
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27 days post

3 weeks out--happy

marketingmomApril 9, 2014
Bruising all healed. Contour irregularities are basically gone. This was a bit of a perilous procedure but I'm not glad I did it. My advice to anyone considering is to be sure your injector is super experienced in the under eye area. Photo shows me with no makeup. I'll always need concealer but deep hollows are much improved.

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J at RS
April 9, 2014
You look fantastic!  Congrats!
Bkldy2004
September 21, 2014
Wow excellent results
UPDATED FROM marketingmom
13 days post

Two Weeks--Feeling Better!

marketingmomMarch 26, 2014
Put makeup on today and i think I'm looking pretty normal. Most of the bruising is gone. Still some minor lumps but I think I might just live with them as opposed to messing more in the area. Lesson learned for me is that the tear trough is very tricky. If I every try again, I'd likely look for someone who does cosmetic dermatology full time. My doc is great but I think he's more of a surgeon than an "injectables guy."

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Kailee100
January 24, 2015
Yes when it comes to fillers def get someone who only does esthetics as their main job. I had a PS do juvaderm on my nasiolabial folds and was not happy. The second time an esthetician did it and it was awesome.
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Kgimblett
April 17, 2015
Pretty! If you decide to get any further 'injectables' leafy greens for a few days prior as well as pineapple helps with bruising. Kim G
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