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41 Years Old, Bags, Getting Belotero in Tear Troughs and Radiesse in Cheeks - Sandy, UT
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I've got mild to moderate eye bags that are...
$650
I've got mild to moderate eye bags that are hereditary, and they've gotten worse over the last couple years. I decided to go see Dr. J. Dal Canto at the Alta View Speialty Center to discuss my options. Dr. Dal Canto is an Oculoplastic Surgeon, and I was referred to him by Dr. Jason Hancey who is a hand surgeon in the same office who I had come to know through a hand injury that required surgery. I'd already been to another office to consider Lazer Bleph, but I wanted another opinion before just "pulling the trigger", and I'm sooo glad I did!!! Dr. Dal Canto recommended repositioning the fat pads, and thoroughly explained why. The other doctor would have chosen to just remove them, without really addressing my concerns of droopy skin around the eye area, which may have likely been enhanced with the fat completely removed. Dr. J. Said that I'm not the best candidate for surgery right now, because he wouldn't be able to remove the skin without causing my lower lids to droop. But what impressed me most about him is that he was sure to address what concerned me the most, which are the fat pads that sit lower on the face (more on the upper cheek area) that I thought would be removed during the procedure. He explained that if those pads are what really bothered me, that this would be another reason he wouldn't recommend surgery right now, because those pads are connected to the muscle and wouldn't be removed, so I'd likely not be satisfied with the overall results since those are what bug me the most. This was never addressed during my 'other' consultation. Ultimately, we came up with a plan to inject Belotero under the eyes, and Radiesse in the cheeks to really help smooth everything out. I've go another review under Belotero, but I'm reviewing Radiesse here, and have another review for the Belotero. Ultimately, had I decided to go with the Lazer Bleph, I would have spent a lot of money, and quite possibly would not have been satisfied because my 'main concern' was never fully identified. Dr. J. took the time required to make sure he really understood what bothered me, and made recommendations based on what he learned. He could have very easily steered me in the direction of surgery, but didn't. Because of that, I'll be a long time customer and will continue to work with him until I'm finally a candidate for the surgery. He's charging $450 for the Belotero (free touch up if required), $650 for the Radiesse (free touch up too), and a $75 consultation visit charge that goes toward any procedure from there. The 'other' doctor was a free consultation, but I'm so glad I decided to go with another opinion. Well worth the $75 to get good advice. I'm posting before pictures now, and will update with afters soon! :) nervous and excited at the same time!!
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August 19, 2015
Good luck and be sure to let us know how it goes!
August 21, 2015
be careful with belotero. it can expand weeks or even months after injection. i had belotero in my tear troughs and did have some expansion 5 weeks later. next time i'll use restalyne which i used last time. i liked the restalyne better. also remember that radiesse is not removable. if you don't like the results you have to live with them until it wears off.
August 21, 2015
Thank you so much! After seeing the general consesus from docs on here choosing Restalyne and the negatives of Radiesse I decided to get another opinion and was recommended Restalyne and laser treatments for skin tightening so that's what I'm going to do. I'll have to update my review once I've got the appointment. Thanks again for commenting.
August 21, 2015
I'm 56, and recently had Radiesse injected into my temples, cheeks and nasolabial folds (a total of 5 syringes) with no issues whatsoever. I think it's a great product, but like with anything else, some may have adverse reactions to it. I'm totally satisfied with my results and had great injectors!
August 21, 2015
That's awesome! I agree with the necessity of a really good injector. Thanks so much for commenting!
August 21, 2015
Your so lucky Barbie , but radiesse is not forgiving product as other products are and does not cause other health issuess as radiesse does (not a doctor but I'm telling what I have been told by very qualified doctors ) some drs have told me they don't use because the problems they have had with this product . There are 242 people in this website with issuess from radiesse and the injector told me is a problematic product is not just "some " this product specially with incompetent surgeon is terrible . But lucky you and hope your always happy and never experience any issuess .
UPDATED FROM SeekingYouth
6 days pre
Decided to get another opinion
After seeing comments about bad reactions to Radiesse and the overall consesus from a doctor's on here being that they use Restalyne as their preferred product for the tear troughs (I posted a question for doctors, and they all came back saying Restalyne over Belotero because it's firmer and lasts longer), I decided to get another opinion, and like every other doctor, Restalyne was recommended. Radiesse wasn't recommended for my cheek area either (I didn't bring up my concerns, I just wanted an unbiased recommendation), instead Voluma was recommended for the cheek area. I'll have to look into Voluma, but when I then asked about Radiesse, the doc said it was not something he preferred using in the cheek area, and that it can create nodules. He also recommended laser fraxel (Clear and Brilliant with Perma) to tighten, refresh, and reduce wrinkles. So I think that's where I'm headed from here. I'm going to cancel my appointment with Dr. Dal Canto, and go with the other plan. I will be working with Dal Canto in the future when I'm a candidate for surgery when I'm getting opinions on that because I really did like him and thought he was a really professional doctor with attention to detail. I very likely could have went with him and his recommends and had beautiful results, but when it comes to the face, I think it's better to be safe than sorry, and I thank the real self community for raising my awareness level and waking me up to the fact that it doesn't hirt to get another opinion. From here I guess I'll be adding reviews to the appropriate products. Thank you everyone who commented. You're all beautiful!
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August 21, 2015
God bless you for staying away from radiesse . You made me cry from the happy feeling you give me with your decision as I wish I had the same choice . I wish I knew and I wish I was explained. Only the fact that I was in antibiotic for over a year tells you how unforgiving this filler is . "Rare but painful " no matter what . And is not as rare as they wish you to believe . Hugs to you for making me happy on this day where my face is burning and is so swollen I can barely eat . It happened to me could happen to anyone . Stay healthy you are beautiful regardless .
August 22, 2015
Thank you so much for helping me make the decision! I'm not forgetting you and am going to try to help you. There's got to be someone on here that knows of a doctor that can help. So please keep an eye open on this thread because anything I find I'll share with you. Hugs back to you my sweet friend! Don't give up!! You'll get better, I just know it!! And I'm gonna do anything I can to make sure of it!!!
August 22, 2015
God bless you . You already helped me knowing that you will not proceed with this filler I was really happy . Go with something else that will not ruin your health . Looking at your pictures you are beautiful believe me , Iwill send you message my email and I will send you my before and after pictures of my face . It has aged me by 10 years which I don't realt care as long as I can control all of the symtpms . I pray to god I will get better and I pray for many others who have same issues like me . Chose an honest doctor who wishes well for patients don't chose a doctor like I did . Don't trust so easy as honest people always get easy trapped by dishonest doctor just like I was by Dr Solomon .
Thank you from the bottom of my heart . You are so kind God bless you .
Thank you from the bottom of my heart . You are so kind God bless you .
August 22, 2015
I finally found something that might help. Please look up user West Seegmiller who has posted that they finally found help through a drug called Dapson ... Dapsone? I took pictures of the post he responded to a review. Hold on maybe I can include a link straight to the review ...
August 22, 2015
Here is a link that should hopefully take you right to the review. Look for the response from West Seegmiller who describes a battle that lasted years. I'm looking for more, but here is the link:
http://www.realself.com/review/radiesse-nightmare#
http://www.realself.com/review/radiesse-nightmare#
August 22, 2015
Here is a link that should take you straight to the user page of Wedt Seegmiller
http://www.realself.com/user/186538
http://www.realself.com/user/186538
August 22, 2015
Another link: http://www.realself.com/review/rancho-mirage-ca-horrible-experience-radiesse
August 22, 2015
Another link: http://www.realself.com/review/rancho-mirage-ca-horrible-experience-radiesse
There is a known allergy to Radiesse and usually on first time injecting . The doctor who injected me informed me . Please stay away . Read the stories on here and make sure you are given correct information and ask what happens if there is an adverse reaction .
just make sure get as much as informations as you can . In case of adverse event ask will they be able to treat you and help you . Radiesse is terrible product and also it depends on the doctors competence to be able to do the injections properly . Please stay safe , as it's has been 17 months and I developed nodule that will needs to be cut out and is so close to my eye . I was never informed and when I asked I was misinformed .
Wishing you the best of luck , im sorry again for posting I don't wish to scare you but wish you get informed as there is so much pain and suffering im going through that I want so many wrinkles just not to have what I have . This filler for 17 months it has aged me by 10 years .
Believe me Iam very well aware that anything can go wrong with any procedure and I will never argue that but I will always argue and will not accept how some Dr they fail you by not informing you fully of the procedure and they make the choices for you but then when something goes wrong they harm you further by shutting the doors to your face with "this is so rare we have never seen it before" it's so sad that they believe they can always manipulate the patient with lies they attack you emotionally . I don't accept it . I should be informed and prepared mentally for risks and benefits . I wasn't . I had to deal with injury to my face and emotional pain for being treated with so much disrespect with the fact that even I wasn't aware or explained I was further mistreated and mislead . Is very hard to deal with entire situation . Trying to manage the symptoms and look at my face deformed one side always swollen red burning pressure in my eye and yet oppressed by many Dr challenging me constantly making harder for me to even access information on how to treat my symptoms .
Radiesse is terrible product and specially if the doctor injects it improperly. I been taking antibiotics for 17 months .
That's why from my heart again prepare your self so you will not be shocked as I was and still am . Believe me my injector said accept it and live with it . Can you live with pain ? Who can ? And is not even a pain that can be controlled with pain medication . Nothing that I have taken has been able to stop the burning on my right side of the face . Right in my face and he demanded that I accept it . NEVER . I don't deserve no one deserves . I was told I was in the category of a small percentage who are unfortunate and nothing I can do but I'm not a number im a human . Until they minute they will prove it to me that I'm the only one with this rare reaction I will not stop seek justice . Thank you again from my heart for your prayers . It means a lot to me . Please remember your beautiful no matter how we feel as women sometimes . No one is perfect and no one will ever be . Good luck to you from my heart .