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Looks and Feels Great, BUT LAST 3 WEEKS! In Lips - Utah

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I feel that I must clarify- Dr. Dunkley was great....

anonymous545November 10, 2011
WORTH IT$450
I feel that I must clarify- Dr. Dunkley was great. It was one staff in particular that made this experience bad and she specifically caused all of the drama over getting the problem fixed in the first place. When I finally talked to Dunkley himself, he was more than willing and generous to to help make sure I was happy with my results.

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Benjamin Dunkley, DO

Benjamin Dunkley, DO

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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anonymous545
November 10, 2011
When I contacted Juvaderm, themselves, they told me that the more you have the injections done the longer they will last each time. My second injection lasted about 6 months. The Juvaderm is now gone from my lips but I will likely get the injection again with confidence that it will last longer next time. It seems to be a building process rather than an instant result.
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Scottsdale1247
February 15, 2012
I think it depends on the individual as well- I seem to process it fast too. The 1st month I ever got it, I went through 3 syringes bc I had to keep going back after the swelling went down the results went down too! Although it was for multiple areas, it seemed excessive not to mention pricey maintenance for a 29 year old (at that time). I mostly use Perlane now, which seems to last longer and it is also less painful for some reason- I do it without numbing.
earthykiera
May 28, 2012
Perlane? I haven't heard of this. I'll Google it now, but, if it's less painful, I'M IN! How's the price comparison and how long it lasts?
ShopGirl13
May 21, 2012

Not worth the money, I spent over 2400 for fills an to fill my lips what I got out of it was bruses an uneven lips...Will never do it again..when I told them an went back they said not much, will not go to them again...save your money for real things in life Elissa in Ca

earthykiera
May 28, 2012
So, I am the original poster; well the first time it didn't last I furious because I felt I had wasted the money something that didn't work. Dr. Dunkley was great and took care of me and Juvederm gave me a free syringe thanks to Dr. D. It lasted a few months but I felt contented since I was taken care of. H-O-W-E-V-E-R - I have now been back, about a year later, for my third injection, which I LOVED while it was still swollen. The swelling went down the next day but my lip remained somewhat full. I went back for my 2 week check, had Dr. D inject MORE to keep me satisfied, it is now one week later and the Juvederm is almost gone! Guess I'll see what Dr.D has to say, if there's anything we can do. I'm sure he'll take care of me and make sure I haven't wasted my money yet again. I'll keep us posted!
girleygirl4960
October 8, 2014
U ALL HAVE TO UNDERSTAND UR USE UR MOUTH MORE THAN ANY OTHER PART OF UR FACE UR HAVING INJECTED...ALSO IT DEPENDS ON UR METABOLISM...AND IF U WORK OUT ALOT..THAT WILL ALSO INFLUENCE HOW LONG THE FILLER WILL LAST IN UR FACE AND LIPS...SO UNLESS U HAVE ALLODERM OR SOME OTHER PERMANENT SOLUTION...THAN NOTHING IS GOING TO LAST VERY LONG..ALSO IF ITS INJECTED TOO DEEP THAT WILL ALSO LESSEN THE TIME ITS IN UR LIPS...OR FACE...
UPDATED FROM anonymous545

I should've updated this a while back but Dr....

anonymous545July 30, 2011
I should've updated this a while back but Dr. Dunkley came through and was fantastic. He did the work to get me a free Juvederm injection to make up for the first. The second worked the way is should have and looked great. He also took a look at my breasts and offered me a great deal on fixing them. He was very generous and knew exactly what needed to be done. I haven't gone in to have the surgery to fix my breasts yet but I will soon. As for the Juvederm; just make sure that you are prepared for no results and know that you may be one of many whom have to receive multiple injections in order to see a result.


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anonymous545
July 30, 2011
First, I didn't go back for Juvederm, I had it done at the same time. Second, I actually ended up talking to Dunkley himself (finally) and he treated me absolutely great. He took a look at my breasts and offered me a deal on fixing them and was very generous. He also refilled my lips for free to make up for the first time that didn't take. The second injection worked the way it was supposed to and looked great! I'll be writing a post about my appreciation for Dr. Dunkley now. I've recommended him to many friends since! He and his staff definitely patched up my concerns and deserve a good review!
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Kate R Hebert
September 19, 2011

Thanks Kiera!  We appreciate the feedback and thank you for explaining the details.  You may want to update the star ratings for Dr. Dunkley as well because it's showing 2 stars.   Definitely keep us in the loop of what happens with future injections and your breast revision surgery!  The reason I was reading this is because I was interested in getting lip injections but I don't want to waste my money. :/

I am glad to have seen your real-life experience so I can expect it may end up that way.

Look forward to seeing future posts from you!

Kate

kayla15
November 9, 2011

How long did the Juvaderm last the second time? I had just been injected last month and the results were amazing for the first 3 weeks, and like your story, I am back to my normal size again. I am not happy. Did the second time do the trick for you?

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Going on 5 weeks now and still trying to get a...

anonymous545February 2, 2011
going on 5 weeks now and still trying to get a good experience out of Dr. D. He also did my breast augmentation and I would have had a bad turn out with them as well but I started seeing another surgeon who gave me an altered bra to save the shape of my breasts! My new surgeon gave me very specific massages to do to save the save and restricted what I can wear and ways to even lay because of the implants until the pocket is healed. Dr. D's staff was also very rude about my concerns with my misshaping breasts.

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Lucrezia
July 29, 2011
Kiera,
what I don't understand is if you had a bad experience with Dunkley and your breast implants, then why did you go back for Juvederm? Just asking.
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