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Opus ruined my face and neck
UPDATED FROM deedee911
4 years post
4 year update
deedee911November 15, 2024
$1,500
I am now at 4 years post damage. I wish I could say I have had improvements but I have not. The damage became systematic and my whole body has melted, I assume due to inflammation.. My nervous system also went out of control,. muscles atrophied all over and my hair became extremely thin, dry and brittle. I am fighting for my life at this point, trying to heal my body, reset my nervous system and rebuild the muscle that I lost. I don’t know how I can ever get the fat layer back on my body. I am looking for a plastic surgeon that can fix my face. Again, I need fat on my face and without fat on my body it will be difficult to get a fat transfer.
The sad part is that doctors are still doing these treatments although many others have come forward with damage similar to mine.
The sad part is that doctors are still doing these treatments although many others have come forward with damage similar to mine.
UPDATED FROM deedee911
1 year post
MORE PHOTOS PRIOR TO NOVEMBER OPUS THAT MELTED MY FACE
deedee911March 9, 2022
I just wanted to add more of my photos prior to the Opus that melted my face and neck and destroyed me. There was a comment stating that my prior photos looked like they were taken 10 years ago - well there you have it, that's how much damage was done to my face. I look at least 20 years older now thanks to the damage that was done from this machine - the fat on my face and neck continued to melt for over a year - daily burning and swelling sensations I though well maybe that's collagen forming - NO, it was NOT, it was my face and neck falling apart more and more every day. My skin is now is paper thin and very fragile. My forhead and eyelids drooped - most likely nerve and muscle damage. I anyone would like more photos, I have tons and tons of photos - always trying to perfect myself and here you go - I was worried about a few imperfections that no longer matter because rather than fix those, everything was destroyed. I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror anymore. Lasers can cause this damage - and did.
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triciap
April 5, 2022
Can you post just 1 before and after to give me a good idea of the damage that happened to you. I have my consultation today and now very leery. I have natural high cheekbones, no filler, and afraid I may lose them. So sorry you are going through this. I would be devastated as well.
April 5, 2022
If you look at my first photo compared to the last ones you can see where all of my skin is now loose and saggy and detached from my jawline. All of the fat in my face melted and I was left with gross saggy skin all over my face and neck.
April 29, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so sorry this happened to you! I can relate; I had an Accutite procedure to supposedly remove my under-eye bags - not only do I still have the bags, but the skin in that area was destroyed. The texture is completely changed, concealer makes it worse by caking into the sagging skin and bulging bags, and I have deep, black shadows that I never had before.
I was given complementary ProFractional laser treatments by the same provider to try and correct the damage, but it didn't make a bit of difference. I look 10 years older, and I am absolutely crushed. Never should have done it.
I was given complementary ProFractional laser treatments by the same provider to try and correct the damage, but it didn't make a bit of difference. I look 10 years older, and I am absolutely crushed. Never should have done it.
June 15, 2022
I’m so sorry this happened to you. Did the dr offer any reason or ideas to help you?
June 16, 2022
She did the clear and brilliant laser over my lip a few times to try to help the burn scar but it did nothing. She just told me I needed to wait for the collagen to build. I'm at a year and a half now and no new collagen - it has only gotten worse. It's devastating when I look at my photos days before the procedure.
June 29, 2022
Oh wow, I was going to get this procedure done next week but decided to research it first. Aren't those scars suppose to heal? Thanks for your input . I believe I will look for something else.
UPDATED FROM deedee911
1 year post
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE REP FROM ALMA LASERS
deedee911February 17, 2022
I just wanted to add another update - I have been corresponding with the rep from Alma lasers now who is asking for specific photos to reconsider their position - however when I requested an in person evaluation I was denied it - there is no way to understand the extent of my damage without an in person evaluation to actuall feel how the skin is loose and stretchy and so fragile with absolutely no structure at all. I will send the photos he is askinf for and I am sure he will dismiss me so my next step will be an expert in this sort of damage to prepare for legal remedy.
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February 18, 2022
Be sure to take pictures in different lights and shadows, which demonstrates concavities and laxity much better than a one-dimensional universal light source.
Thank you for keeping us posted. Alma needs to know that thousands upon thousands of people are watching what their response is going to be. They need to do the right thing.
Thank you for keeping us posted. Alma needs to know that thousands upon thousands of people are watching what their response is going to be. They need to do the right thing.
February 18, 2022
I take that back. You have already taken plenty of pictures from every angle and in the best light to substantiate your claims. I don't know what further evidence they would need because it's staring them in the face, but I'm sure they are scared of the damage actually being verified in person. You can always go to your own doctor or multiple physicians and just start gathering medical evidence yourself. I believe that's what other women have done.
Take care, my thoughts are with you. You're still beautiful.
February 19, 2022
Agreed, they obviously don't want to actually verify the damage. I am going to start having consultations soon. It's so devastating when I look back at photos prior to having Opus. I know I will never be the way I was before and I'm having terrible anxiety about having a facelift. My face swells every day and is constantly changing for the worst. I feel like going into hiding. It's a nightmare.
March 2, 2022
Do you know which energy level they used? As I understand there is a low, medium, and high energy level. This is using RF which has been shown to cause fat loss.
I wonder if PRP therapy would help you?
I wonder if PRP therapy would help you?
March 2, 2022
I don’t have the numbers but she said she was using a high setting so I wouldn’t need any more treatments. It was extremely painful and I had topical numbing prior to the procedure.
March 8, 2022
I have to be honest with you … your first pictures look like they were taken at least 10 years ago rather than prior to the treatment … the droopiness of your upper lids in the pre-op pictures does not correspond to the amount of drooping in the post op pictures and no technology can provoke that . Having said that , I would suggest you obtain a virtual consultation with Dr Jeffrey Hsu in Chicago or Dr Lady Di as they are the most knowledgeable doctors in the use of Opus and may offer some suggestions . The company just unveiled their new attachment the colibri which can address laxity of the eyelid area . Hope this helps
It’s disconcerting to hear this . Particularly because you appear to be in your early thirties in the first set of pics and near 50 in the second group post op .
It’s disconcerting to hear this . Particularly because you appear to be in your early thirties in the first set of pics and near 50 in the second group post op .
March 9, 2022
Yes - my photos were taken within weeks of the first treatment - I have tons and tons of photos of myself to prove that. You should understand how devastated I am after seeing how it destroyed my youthful face. She treated my eyelids with the small tip as well - and yes it melted them too.
March 9, 2022
I also see that you are a physician - would you like me to send you my book of photos?
March 9, 2022
I swear some people have undiagnosed attention deficit disorder AND their powers of observational awareness are severly lacking (Dalel Tartak). Reading is fundamental and logic is your friend.
September 1, 2022
she does not look near 50, omgoodness. Please. where i notice the biggest change was your upper neck, below your chin. Your face still looked good even though there was volume loss demonstrated by your 'pinch' pictures. It seems your operator used more power than needed to freshen/tighten your skin. I think the pictures your have are good to demonstrate the changes... maybe need some more befores for comparison.
May 2, 2024
I had Opus under my eyes only with the small tip. It's been 9 days and most scabs have fallen off but I have little dents under the eyes. Will they go away.?
May 2, 2024
How are you recovering? I had the small little attachment under my eyes. The scabs are almost off its day 9. But I have little marks where the scabs were. Did you get the marks when they did your eyes? Did the little dents go away?
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