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Decades of Wine and Late Nights Caught Up to Me - Pittsburgh, PA
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I had dark circles and bags from a combination of...
wintergreencandySeptember 23, 2015
WORTH IT$1,000
I had dark circles and bags from a combination of genetics and trying to keep up with a much younger husband. I wanted a very natural change to avoid the office gossip & that is exactly what Dr. Fernau delivered! He contacted the night before I even scheduled my appointment to answer any questions. The staff was very friendly and Dr. Fernau was very knowledgeable and helpful. He knew exactly what I wanted before I even told him!
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November 15, 2015
Thanks for sharing...your eyes look natural and amazing
November 15, 2015
Hi - One plastic surgeon that I went to told me that if I used restylane under my eyes I would be so happy that I would not even want eye surgery! However, he said that often a lot of bruising can come after the injections under the eyes and not amount of concealer will cover it. He told me to carve out about 10 days to 2 weeks to recover - seems like this was not your experience - were you advised about bruising? Did he use a blunt tip cannula or needles?
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November 17, 2015
Dr. Fernau put tape under my eyes after he did the injections. He also told me to ice the area and apply slight pressure and leave the tape on for as long as possible - even overnight. Being anxious to see the results, I removed the tape after 6 hrs. No bruising except for tiny little ones at the injection sites. I am surprised that you were told 10 days to 2 weeks recovery. I was back at work the next day and when my glasses were on, you couldn't see any marks at all. He used a blunt tip cannula.
UPDATED FROM wintergreencandy
16 days post
If you are nervous about fillers don't be
wintergreencandySeptember 23, 2015
I researched fillers for about a year before I decided I couldn't take looking at my tired face anymore. I was nervous because there were a few stories of allergic reactions, damage to blood vessels, ect...The bottom line is if you go to a doctor who has reviews to back up their skill, you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner! No pain or discomfort at all. The recovery was a breeze! I had two small bruises at the injection site and slight swelling. I covered it with makeup and only on or two people even noticed to the point of commenting on it. The Restylane felt hard to the touch the first few days but now fills like plump young skin. I've cut about 15 minutes off my morning routine because I don't have to manipulate concealer hoping to disguise my eye circles without caking and making things worse. I am going back in a month for Belotero in other areas of my face! It is the best thing I ever did for myself. Worth every penny.
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September 24, 2015
You look fantastic! Definitely very rested and younger fresher appearance. Isn't it great what fillers can do?
September 25, 2015
You look so pretty! You don't say your age, but whatever it is, you don't look it!
December 27, 2016
I'll be 35 in a couple of months, and I hope I look as good as you when I'm 45! You are very beautiful before the fillers and after. Thanks for your review!
November 17, 2015
I've been to Dr. Fernau for a few surgeries now and he's AMAZING! You said it perfectly.. It's like he knows whatyouwant before you even say it. You look gorgeous!! :))
Welcome to the community and thanks so much for offering your opinion of your doctor.
It would be great if you could give us a little more detail about your experience, like why you had the surgery, your tips for getting good results, pros/cons, and info on the recovery process.
Our community members especially love seeing photos from before, during, and after — a realistic look at what they can expect. Photos grab the attention of the community and encourage more support for you.
As a community manager, I get requests all the time from other members who want me to to keep encouraging people to share their experiences, which are so helpful for others considering these procedures. So please accept this as a well-intentioned request from thousands.