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Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:22 am  |
Hello,
So... I finally bit the bullet and I got some filler (Restylane fine lines) underneath my eyes.
It looks SO much better! I'm waiting for it to "set" to see if I want to take it a step further and do something about my veins... so far I'm so happy I don't think I'm willing to go through another procedure for it.
I took "before" pics and hopefully next week I'll post "after" pics.
Anyone else has gotten procedures done?
My dermatologist suggested YAG laser using internal shields. I did not ask much about it but it sounded scary!
All the best! |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:58 am |
| How much did you pay for Restilane filler for both eyebags ? |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 11:25 am |
Congratulations Josee and nice to see you back on this forum. I have never had the procedure done and I am not sure if you will get many replies on personal experience with Restylane Fine Lines since I don't believe it has been approved yet in the US. I did find this for you though since you mentioned YAG laser treatments. Refer to the section under Warnings/Precautions (theoretical risk of inflammatory reaction):
http://hcp.restylane.ca/en/hcp/using/pdf/Restylane-Fine-Lines-CAN-PUTS-90-86682-01.pdf |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:18 pm |
| flowzen wrote: |
| How much did you pay for Restilane filler for both eyebags ? |
To be honest, I bought the vial and he put it on for free. |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:22 pm |
| Lacy53 wrote: |
Congratulations Josee and nice to see you back on this forum. I have never had the procedure done and I am not sure if you will get many replies on personal experience with Restylane Fine Lines since I don't believe it has been approved yet in the US. I did find this for you though since you mentioned YAG laser treatments. Refer to the section under Warnings/Precautions (theoretical risk of inflammatory reaction):
http://hcp.restylane.ca/en/hcp/using/pdf/Restylane-Fine-Lines-CAN-PUTS-90-86682-01.pdf |
Oh... I hadn't realized it wasn't approved in the US. So I guess people use just the regular Restylane (or some other filling) for the tear trough? |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:51 pm |
I usually search the RealSelf website for answers on which cosmetic procedure is recommended for various conditions. I did find this link; it seems that a lower bleph (transconjuctival blepharoplasty) is recommended, or fillers such as Restylane or Juviderm may also be suggested.
http://www.realself.com/question/tear-trough-blepharoplasty-restylane |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:17 pm |
| Lacy53 wrote: |
I usually search the RealSelf website for answers on which cosmetic procedure is recommended for various conditions. I did find this link; it seems that a lower bleph (transconjuctival blepharoplasty) is recommended, or fillers such as Restylane or Juviderm may also be suggested.
http://www.realself.com/question/tear-trough-blepharoplasty-restylane |
Yeah, I also peruse through realself for opinions on cosmetic procedures 
In my case, since I don't really have wrinkles, a bleph would not be best. I don't really have hemosiderin or hyperpigmentation, it's really just the veins  So I might go through a phlebotomy.... we'll see! So far I'm so happy with the Restylane that I seem to believe my dark circles are totally gone. Hooray for placebo effect! |
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Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:36 pm |
Congrts Josee.I so want this as well.... Just don't have the courage to do it .. don't know why . I am very well preserved ... for my age  47 ...except eyes and because of that I stated to look old .. If that can be solved..omg .
Happy you didi it - I was thinking abut Restylane as well so ..
And welcome back |
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Mon Jan 24, 2011 3:58 am |
| flowzen wrote: |
| How much did you pay for Restilane filler for both eyebags ? |
You can expect to pay $500-$600 for 1 syringe. 1 Syringe is usually sufficient.
| Lacy53 wrote: |
| I have never had the procedure done and I am not sure if you will get many replies on personal experience with Restylane Fine Lines since I don't believe it has been approved yet in the US. |
Filler in the TT area is not approved but it is a common area to be filled. It is used off label by many PS's for this area. |
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Mon Jan 24, 2011 9:18 am |
| GirlieGirl wrote: |
| Lacy53 wrote: |
| I have never had the procedure done and I am not sure if you will get many replies on personal experience with Restylane Fine Lines since I don't believe it has been approved yet in the US. |
Filler in the TT area is not approved but it is a common area to be filled. It is used off label by many PS's for this area. |
I think a very important thing is to get someone really skilled!
The skin in the tear trough area is very thing. So if the Restylane (or any other filler) is not put in properly it can "show through" and can look bad. Yeah, the doctor can put hyaluronidase to "erase" his/her mistake, but then it's usually messy and you can end up looking worse than you did before the whole ordeal |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:27 pm |
| Josee wrote: |
Hello,
So... I finally bit the bullet and I got some filler (Restylane fine lines) underneath my eyes.
It looks SO much better! I'm waiting for it to "set" to see if I want to take it a step further and do something about my veins... so far I'm so happy I don't think I'm willing to go through another procedure for it.
I took "before" pics and hopefully next week I'll post "after" pics.
Anyone else has gotten procedures done?
All the best! |
I have gotten a pretty major overhaul my eye procedure was a "medium" eye peel. I sure would have hated to see a deep one! but it was worth it . it took away my eye bags and tightened the skin around my eyes. My PS said it would rebuild collagen. The rest of the work was a quick lift. I am in the US and I did have "off label" inject-ables with great results. Know your injectors skill. Obviously you did, you are happy.
well I couldn't figure out how to post the gruesome pictures and the wonderful outcome. Maybe when my DH comes home. |
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Tue Jan 25, 2011 5:01 am |
| rmc7 wrote: |
| Josee wrote: |
Hello,
So... I finally bit the bullet and I got some filler (Restylane fine lines) underneath my eyes.
It looks SO much better! I'm waiting for it to "set" to see if I want to take it a step further and do something about my veins... so far I'm so happy I don't think I'm willing to go through another procedure for it.
I took "before" pics and hopefully next week I'll post "after" pics.
Anyone else has gotten procedures done?
All the best! |
I have gotten a pretty major overhaul my eye procedure was a "medium" eye peel. I sure would have hated to see a deep one! but it was worth it . it took away my eye bags and tightened the skin around my eyes. My PS said it would rebuild collagen. The rest of the work was a quick lift. I am in the US and I did have "off label" inject-ables with great results. Know your injectors skill. Obviously you did, you are happy.
well I couldn't figure out how to post the gruesome pictures and the wonderful outcome. Maybe when my DH comes home. |
http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd472/rosesweet/before%20and%20after/ I hope this works you can get an Idea of the progression of what I had done. Notice the Eyes.(if this worked) I think it is out of proper order. |
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Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:57 am |
| rmc7 wrote: |
| http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd472/rosesweet/before%20and%20after/ I hope this works you can get an Idea of the progression of what I had done. Notice the Eyes.(if this worked) I think it is out of proper order. |
Rmc7, you look gorgeous in the before, after and in between pics! Granted having a more refreshed looks definitely nice!
All the best!
Josee |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Tue Jan 25, 2011 6:59 am |
Wow RMC, you look fabulous! Young, glowing and refreshed!
I would like to have a few things done, but haven't mustered up the courage yet.
Other than the eye peel, have you had any injectables? I ask because I am getting close to making an appointment to possibly try Botox in forehead and 11's and also some Juvederm in the nasolabial folds.
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Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:30 am |
| MystyPines wrote: |
Wow RMC, you look fabulous! Young, glowing and refreshed!
I would like to have a few things done, but haven't mustered up the courage yet.
Other than the eye peel, have you had any injectables? I ask because I am getting close to making an appointment to possibly try Botox in forehead and 11's and also some Juvederm in the nasolabial folds.
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I am going to start a new thread I don't want to hijack this one. |
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Fri Jan 28, 2011 9:03 am |
I am trying to work up the courage to have my tear troughs filled! i have had my lips done a couple of times and love the results, also had Juvaderm Voluma in my cheeks last year, but don't see any major difference. I also have Botox and love it, I just get it in my 11's.
I am due to have next month, would love to try the tt, but I am very fair skinned and afraid you will be able to see it.
Did it hurt? |
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:08 pm |
| Bermie2 wrote: |
I am trying to work up the courage to have my tear troughs filled! i have had my lips done a couple of times and love the results, also had Juvaderm Voluma in my cheeks last year, but don't see any major difference. I also have Botox and love it, I just get it in my 11's.
I am due to have next month, would love to try the tt, but I am very fair skinned and afraid you will be able to see it.
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It didn't hurt much... he put a sort of numbing cream 30 minutes before the procedure.
If the dermatologist knows what he's doing you should be OK because the filler is supposed to be inserted very deep, next to the bone, so the filler shouldn't show. I have very thin skin and I am very fair and you can't notice the filler at all. |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:14 pm |
Ok so here are my 2 pictures... they actually turned up pretty blurry but I hope you can see the improvement.
Yesterday I had IPL right there on the border of my cheeks (ie. the inferior border of the dark circles) because I had some hyperpigmentation and broken capillaries that sort of "delineated" the circles so next week it should hopefully look even better than in the after pic
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 5:00 pm |
Josee,
Your under eye area looks awesome!
What is the difference between Restylane Fine Line and "regular" restylane? |
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50 Is definitely NOT nifty!! |
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 6:53 pm |
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Josee,
Your under eye area looks awesome!
What is the difference between Restylane Fine Line and "regular" restylane? |
They have different degrees of crosslinking so it's like the gel particle size is different. Restylane fine lines is more fluid hence less chances of "bumps" showing through thin skin (like the periorbital area) |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:28 pm |
| Josee wrote: |
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Josee,
Your under eye area looks awesome!
What is the difference between Restylane Fine Line and "regular" restylane? |
They have different degrees of crosslinking so it's like the gel particle size is different. Restylane fine lines is more fluid hence less chances of "bumps" showing through thin skin (like the periorbital area) |
I do wish that it would become available in the U.S. My worst area is under my eyes; I have a few horizontal lines that nothing seems to help! |
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Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:06 am |
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I do wish that it would become available in the U.S. My worst area is under my eyes; I have a few horizontal lines that nothing seems to help! |
I really don't know how much it would help with undereye wrinkles.
In my case I really used it to make my undereye circles a bit less prominent. So the derm injects it very deep, really like close to the bone, so it gives volume to the tear through. He doesn't inject it over the lines and I'm not sure if it would work because the skin in that area is so thin that I would fear the filler would show through the skin. |
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37, light brown hair, green eyes, very fair skin. Oily T zone, broken capillaries... Current regime: Tretinoin 0.05% every night, hydroquinone 4% twice per day, lachydran every other day, random moisturizers and sunscreen |
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