Facial fillers - dermatologist or plastic surgeon?
I am a long way from being ready for plastics but I do want to do something about the melty face I have developed. As my face has slimmed down my marionette lines have gotten deeper and I am starting to get a little jowl-y.
Where do I start looking for someone to do the fillers? Do you think a PS would be "better" than a dermatologist or vice versa?
If you have had fillers, were you happy with them?
Thanks! :-)
Where do I start looking for someone to do the fillers? Do you think a PS would be "better" than a dermatologist or vice versa?
If you have had fillers, were you happy with them?
Thanks! :-)
Sometimes the fillers do not work to the extent that WL patients need. They work with a facelift but not alone. Consult with a ps and they can do both if they feel the result will be good. A facelift took complete care of mine without fillers, but I have always had a rounder face.
12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand.
Thanks for the info. It is too early for me to consider a facelift as I still have a lot to lose. At this point I don't need a facelift as I don't have any sag really, just a little loseness. To be honest the lines bother me far more than the loseness at the jawline.
At any rate, I have an appt with a PS next week to discuss filler/botox options. Even if I have to get a lift eventually I would like to do something in the short term if possible.
At any rate, I have an appt with a PS next week to discuss filler/botox options. Even if I have to get a lift eventually I would like to do something in the short term if possible.
I had fillers (Restylane) in my eye troughs as they were VERY bad and I looked as though I was super exhausted ALL the time. Because I was doing an area so close to the eyes, I chose a ophthalmic plastic surgeon and I was extremely pleased with the practice, procedures offered, treatments and follow up care. All in all, I would choose an experienced plastic surgeon over a dermatologist.
I had my treatment in two stages over two weeks....it was, for the most part, very quick and painless. My PS feels I should get a year to two out of my fillers before having to redo them. That's the only catch...it's pricey and doesn't last forever. :(
Good luck to you - let me know if I can help with any other questions!
I had my treatment in two stages over two weeks....it was, for the most part, very quick and painless. My PS feels I should get a year to two out of my fillers before having to redo them. That's the only catch...it's pricey and doesn't last forever. :(
Good luck to you - let me know if I can help with any other questions!
My journey: http://abowlfullofjelly.blogspot.com/ w/ March 2011 Sleevers List
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
I didn't do Botox although I am considering it for my forehead...not nearly as bad as my eyes were though! I used two vials of filler and cost was $1100.
My journey: http://abowlfullofjelly.blogspot.com/ w/ March 2011 Sleevers List
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184