Helin
I’m not new to aesthetic treatments I’ve had fillers and Botox before and since. This was by far the most painful experience I’ve had, with the longest and most difficult recovery. I came in for one specific goal: to improve my dark under-eye circles. Under-eye Renuva was quoted at around $3,000. During the consultation, I was told that Renuva would not work unless I also did cheek and temple filler to “lift the midface.” The discussion quickly escalated to multiple additional procedures, including lip filler dissolution and chin filler, followed by a bundled quote of around $20,000. I expressed hesitation and mentioned I had a busy weekend and wasn’t sure about doing cheek filler that day. I was reassured I would be fine and told I’d be given “anti-inflammatory pills” and recover within 48 hours. I ultimately proceeded with cheek filler, temple filler, and Renuva for around $9,000, even though I had only come in for under-eye treatment. The injections were extremely painful, to the point that I was given gas for pain management above local injectable anaesthesia. My cheeks remained inflamed for nearly two months and looked uneven. I’ve attached a photo taken immediately after the treatment to show the level of swelling and unevenness. I do want to note that the nurses were very friendly and kind throughout the process. However, the injector felt cold and rushed, which added to how uncomfortable the experience felt overall. The reason I’m writing this now is that I’ve since returned to my current med spa three times, and each visit I’ve left feeling listened to, with only minor swelling and minimal pain or bruising. That contrast made me realize how overwhelming and uncomfortable my experience here truly was.