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Filler in Tear Trough with Photo Facial - Toronto, ON
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Experienced swelling on cheeks with almost no...
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Experienced swelling on cheeks with almost no bruising. Swelling had resolved around 2 weeks and I was very happy with the results. All of a sudden 3 weeks after the procedure my cheeks swelled and it has not dissipated regardless of sleeping elevated. Unfortunately my Dr has been on vacation and I have been fearing the worse. I think my body is having a weird immune response as I have been experiencing burning sensations that come and go and stiffness in my joints that also come and go. My face is itchy at times as well. I have been taking Benadryl but the symptoms remain. Do not have this done if you have ever thought you might have an auto immune issue. I am scared to have it dissolved as I fear I will have a reaction. I am so depressed over this, it's all I worry about. I have 2 children and a husband, I just want to enjoy my time with them :( I want to mention my Dr. Is a top Dr but I don't believe he is at fault for this. He is highly regarded.
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UPDATED FROM samsmom223
28 days post
Saw the Treating Doctor Today
The doctor said he is unsure why this is happening. He said he has never seen this before. He asked me to keep him updated with any changes. I have made an appointment with my family doctor to request testing for autoimmune issues. I also want to have my sinuses checked just in case. I'm starting to think it's more the IPL treatment that is causing this as the problem areas are where I had the laser. There are too many theories right now, it would be good to know exactly what I'm dealing with.
In the meantime my anxiety is high as well as the sadness. I'm lucky to have a very supportive husband.
In the meantime my anxiety is high as well as the sadness. I'm lucky to have a very supportive husband.
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UPDATED FROM samsmom223
3 months post
It was the photofacial
After seeing numerous doctors I have been left to figure this out for myself.
My face has not gone back to its original shape. After doing my own research it appears the fat has melted in my cheeks and around my eyes from the IPL. I thought my cheeks were swollen as my eyes looked smaller. My eyes have sunken back due to the fat loss. I no longer have defined cheeks either, it's just flat. I obtained my file regarding my treatment and it appears it was a photofacial wth RF. RF has been proven to cause fat loss. My face has no contour anymore and it's like all the beauty has been taken from my face. This has been the worst decision and biggest mistake I have made in my life.
My face has not gone back to its original shape. After doing my own research it appears the fat has melted in my cheeks and around my eyes from the IPL. I thought my cheeks were swollen as my eyes looked smaller. My eyes have sunken back due to the fat loss. I no longer have defined cheeks either, it's just flat. I obtained my file regarding my treatment and it appears it was a photofacial wth RF. RF has been proven to cause fat loss. My face has no contour anymore and it's like all the beauty has been taken from my face. This has been the worst decision and biggest mistake I have made in my life.
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March 13, 2016
Blood tests showed no underlying health conditions and no auto immune disorders.
May 14, 2016
Just checking in to see how you are doing?? I hope the damage has stabilized by now.
May 14, 2016
Thanks Laser56. The only additional damage I have noticed is a change in my texture. I have the weird fine wrinkles that others have experienced. They don't appear unless I'm smiling. How are things with you?
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Thank you for sharing your experience. Would you be comfortable sharing a few photos?
What are your next steps?
I am waiting to hear from the Dr. I have sent a picture for his review. I have also made an appointment with my family doctor to see if there may be an underlying cause that was triggered by the injection.
I'm beginning to think my sinuses are not draining properly. I think fluid was pooling under my eyes previously, hence the bags. Now that I have filled the tear trough the fluid is pooling in my cheeks. I have been to two ENT specialists in the past and the only issue is a deviated septum. I was told the surgery to correct the septum would not help with the bags and would only help with breathing which I don't really have a problem with. I'm hoping my plastic surgeon might shed some light on this theory as he has an ENT background.