Has anyone gotten facial filler?

cccmama3000 - Is it a safe procedure?

Do your research...I saw something on the "Doctors" show about filling in the lines, and they did two women on the show...it was quick and not very painful. The results were good. It was a new procedure, minimally invasive.

But, I don't think it was used for filling in the hollows of cheeks.

I have had my marionette lines filled and it made a huge difference to what I perceive to be the age of my face. I have had no issues with, I think it was, Juvederm. My husband, bless his sweet heart, didn't even notice, but I did. He doesn't notice when I highlight my hair either.

I have been through so much with K since she was born, I really feel that it made a difference to my appearance. My symptoms were difficult, but nothing compared with dealing with her, day in and day out for 13 years. I decided I needed to treat myself because I could just feel my youth draining away.

The original treatment, last summer, has lasted well, with only a couple of small touch-ups needed.

We do supplement with Biosil, mostly to address aluminum detoxification, and frankly at my age (53), it seems to have helped with EMF sensitivity (along with cilantro), but I don't think it has done much for my skin.

I first felt twitching around my eyes when I was 28. I thought it was the beginning of wrinkles but the dermatologist blew me off rudely and said to not be so vain. A few years later I had early lines around my eyes, deep lines near my mouth, & the "angry" creases between my brows. I also had early MS/twitching & weakness symptoms in hands and face, so doc was actually partially right that it wasn't early aging. It was really the progression of lyme but I was still unaware.

I first tried Botox in the forehead at a very cautious & small amount. It wore off quickly so I stopped. The lines came back in the next few months and I tried again. This time it didn't take at all and I wasted the money completely so I never did it again. Another year later I was looking older and tired so I saw a naturopathic beauty doctor. She suggested Dysport, like Botox but smaller molecules. It worked like a charm. No idea whi I didn't metabolize it as fast as the other. I felt happier and more relaxed with my eyebrows not furrowing & looking mad al the time--and I didn't even go all in for the completely "frozen" look, haha. Researchers don't know if it's a matter of which came first, "the chicken or the egg", but women who freeze those eyebrow muscles tend to report more frequent good moods & less depression. Not sure if it's because they feel better about their appearance or if stopping the furrowing inhibits stress chemicals. I stopped doing the Dysport when I noticed that my creases were gone even without treatment. I had it done once at the beginning of getting lyme diagnosis and it worked, no side effects. But now I'm staying away from all that stuff. I don't live in Texas anymore--No extra money for vanity

I also tried a tiny bit of Radiesse and Juvederm in the lines around my mouth. I liked the subtle fullness and more youthful look. I never did anything that was noticeable to anyone else, just me. Maybe that's why these wore off fairly quickly: I didn't get very much injected. Again, no side effects but not worth it to keep it up for me personally. My face looks exactly the same as 6 years ago when I first dabbled in this stuff. Now that I'm starting to get better i think I'm getting some fullness back naturally. Hope these anecdotes help you decide what's right for you.

Post Edited (mauihawaii) : 5/27/2015 4:22:18 PM (GMT-6)

Hi DanicaB I notice this is your first post. Welcome to the forum. Do you have Lyme and are you treating?

@cccmama3000.....There are several fillers....one of the choices is to use your OWN body fat (from belly, thighs or buttocks). This treatment is by far the safest option because the side effects are extremely low since it is using your own fat. It is also the most natural one and the long lasting one as well up to 7 to 10 years depending on the individual genetics. BUT it is the most expensive one. However if you consider that most fillers life is 6 months to 3 years I feel that it might be worth the cost.
In addition you might want to consider the day-lift or thread lift....(it has different names) and it is implemented to fix naso-labial area, chin and cheeks...it is a surgical procedure that can literally erase 20 years form your face. The threads are inserted in the cheek area and then sutured behind the ears or temples area. Eventually they are absorbed by the body. It is done in few hrs and with almost no down time. It is a little pricey I believe around $5K.

PS
I would not do any filler that is not my own fat. This was before lyme disease diagnosis....now even less. I could not qualify for fat fillers (at that time) and did not have the $$$ either LOL.
But if I had the money I would definitely do the thread lift. It seems the most effective procedure.

Post Edited (artermix) : 9/25/2016 9:15:50 AM (GMT-6)

I would be very careful about placing a foreign object in your body 24-7-365.
No need to create an immune response
Many docs think that doing things like that lead to lyme.

I'm just generalizing here on the whole "body remake" industry..but:

From a health perspective: foreign objects in the body are not good. There a reason people with stints need a daily med so there body wont reject the foreign part in them.

From a guys perspective: dont ever over do it like these Hollywood types do. Lips like baboons- not attractive at all.

I've knew a couple of women that did the "works". Little did they know that they would require "tune ups" as they age to match the man made stuffed parts - or start to look really bad.

Post Edited (astroman) : 9/25/2016 2:06:52 PM (GMT-6)

What about laser skin treatment instead.

It induces collagen growth - supposed to be effective for wrinkles and sagging skin.

My GP looks to be in her late 40's and obviosly had bad acne when she was younger.

I noticed the last couple appointments that her skin was looking nicer. Scars less noticeable, skin brighter...she looked a lot better.

Recently learned she has a side business - laser treatment.

I think it's expensive though.

juvederm is safe, works. I know someone good at it in Dallas.

I did the fillers two days ago around my mouth and in my cheeks. I'm 44 years old, and I LOVE the results.

Placing something in your body that isn't you-will create an immune reaction. How big of one-who knows.
Seems like a silly risk for someone who already isn't well

Some info to add to this discussion: I recently saw the doctor who owns the medical spa where I get facials done for a consultation, and she informed me that she will not administer fillers of any kind to clients with Lyme (or anyone with similar infections). She informed me that fillers are "implants" and can attract infections that are present in the blood. The infection can settle around the filler and somehow become resistant to antibiotics in that region. This can lead to granulation and hardening around the filler, as scar tissue can develop. She described working with a healthy client who contracted an unrelated infection shortly after getting fillers, who is now facing infection around the filler site that is not responding at all to abx treatments. She told me that she will not consider fillers for Lyme patients until they are symptom-free for six months to one year, and only with medical clearance from the treating doctor. Just something to consider.

I personally wish things were otherwise, as I would love to try using fillers on some areas...but as some here have said, health before anything else! And for the folks who had fillers done without issue: I'm thrilled for you that all went okay...and maybe just a bit little jealous