Finally Did It

It has been one week since I had my injection and I still have several dark bruises. Arnica does not appear to help with the bruising. I used it when I had my facelift and it helped tremendously but with the lips it seems that I will just have to wait until it goes away on it's own. Of course, wearing a face mask (COVID) when I go out hides the bruises. Don't know how much longer it will take for the bruising to disappear. My lips and "smokers lines" aren't as noticable.

My skin still looks great and I am very happy with microneedling results. Today was first treatment since COVID 19 closed our PS' doors. It does take a long time to get through the process of getting into the actual office now. Once I arrived in the parking lot, I called and let them know I arrived. I was then temperature checked, and made sure I had a mask with me. I was then taken into the office and my skin consultant did a check of my face - I was given the option of having picture taken of skin or not it was up to me. She and I kept our masks on and we were both gloved. She was happy with my skin texture, etc. I was then taken to another room where my PS would meet me to do (much needed) Botox and filler. When he arrived we chatted about sanitation/sterilization procedures that where in place and he proceeded to the injections. I did have pain killer put around my mouth where the filler (Restylane) was to be done "smokers lines" no I don't smoke and never have, slight drooping at corners of my mouth and some filler added to my lips (never had that done before). Botox between eyebrows. I was given an ice pack and led to the reception desk for payment. I do love the fact that Dr. Maguire does all injections. All in all I was happy with the procedure and exceptionally satisfied with the safety procedures in place. Be prepared that your appointment will take much longer than before COVID. From arrival to the parking lot to driving home it was approximately two hours. It was so nice to see people again and not just talking to my cat.

My lips did swell and are still puffy two days later, I also have a few bruises that my go to for bruises Arnica gel haven't made disappear. I am 74 and my lips appear to get thinner each year, fingers crossed that once the swelling settles down and bruises disappear I will love my lips.

This was my one month skin consultation (with Marilyn) after my third and last session. My skin has improved by leaps and bounds and I'm very happy with the results. My skin is very healthy looking and should continue to improve. I left with two new products (no hard sell here only suggestions) Obagi 10% Vitamin C Serum for mornings and Avene RetrinAL intensive cream for evenings. Both products are followed up with my regular moisturizer and during the day an added sunscreen, ISDIN broad sprectum 50+ SPF. I loved this procedure because it wasn't going to burn with chemical peeling my skin or any of the other rather (IMO) scary procedures out there. I am scheduled for four months to do another skin consultation to see how my skin is doing. I will definitely have this done again to keep that healthy glow and possibly more improvement. The enlarged pores around my nose have gotten less noticeable as have the upper lip lines. My forehead "spot" is considerably lighter. This procedure has made me be much more diligent with sunscreen which until now was pretty haphazard. Everyone at the Physicians Center for Beauty was professional and friendly. I especially like the fact that Dr. Maguire has all procedures under one roof. For me, it makes me much more comfortable to know that Dr. M and his team are all right there in one place.