Any of you guys following my journey know that I praise my Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jacob Unger, all of the time. Literally it was a blessing that my breast surgeon, Dr Whitworth, referred me to him for breast reconstruction. His work is SO natural. He is a true artist. You can find Dr. Unger at Maxwell Aesthetics in Nashville, TN.
While I was going to his office, I met Tracy Jensen. I decided after seeing some of her results, and hearing rave reviews from her clients, that I would go to her for something I’ve been thinking about for a while. Fillers. I was SO nervous to go to anyone for fillers. I wanted to make sure that I could achieve a good result without looking like a chipmunk. You know what I mean. Just look at any of the Real Housewives… No thanks. So after meeting with her and discussing my concerns we came up with a plan. I immediately felt at ease.
Then came injection day! Tracy put some numbing cream on my cheeks to help with any discomfort. I will admit I have a pretty ok pain tolerance, but if I was going to score how bad it hurt I would say about a 2.5 out of 10. It doesn’t feel good, but it isn’t bad at all. The best part is I could see results immediately. Honestly if I never told anyone I had it done, you guys would never notice. But I notice. I have cheek “bones” now! I can’t even tell you how happy I am with the results. So natural and only one small spot had a little bruise (totally expected) that I covered up easily with makeup. I am so glad I found Tracy! If you are in the area and are interested in fillers, set up an appointment with her. She is the best!
Here are my before and after! You can see how there is more volume and an added benefit is it helps thin the lower face! Win/Win!
I had Tracy answer some questions that you guys asked me on Instagram. So here is Tracy!!! #injectionqueen 🙂
My background: I have been a Nurse Practitioner working in aesthetics for over 6 years. I love my job- I love the artistry and I love working with my patients to achieve their goals. I went to University of Alabama for my undergraduate degree, and I completed my Masters in Nursing at Vanderbilt University. I am married, and I have 2 little girls, and we love living in Nashville.
What are fillers made of?
The dermal fillers that we use at Maxwell Aesthetics, are all made from hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body, so there is little risk for allergy when injected into humans.The hyaluronic acid molecules are suspended in a gel, and that gel is what we inject.
How long does filler last?
The longevity of your filler treatment is based largely on the product that is injected. On Laura, I used Juvederm Ultra Plus. This product lasts about 9 to 12 months, for most patients. It is important to ask about longevity, as it can range anywhere from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the product!
How painful is it?
Filler injections are not THAT painful! We use a topical numbing agent that sits on the skin for about 10-15 minutes prior to the injection. Most patients would report that their pain is mild to moderate, and quite short-lived. I have never had a patient that couldn’t tolerate the injection!
Is there any downtime after treatment?
Yes- there certainly can be! I want all of my patients to plan for bruising. It typically occurs less than 50% of the time, but we do not have good control over who will, or who will not, bruise so I ask that everyone be prepared for that. Swelling is also very common, and usually resolves in about 48 hours.
Does filler help with acne scars?
This is a tough question! This question is best answered on a case by case basis. Often times, acne scars are better treated by lasers or micro-needling types of treatments. Fillers can be used, but again, this would something best discussed face to face with a provider, as there is great variability in the appearance of acne scars.
What is a good filler for lip lines that won’t give you the duck lips?
There are a couple of good options for patients that are wanting to treat lip lines without adding too much volume. I like using Volbella and Refyne. Both of these products will smooth the area, without adding a lot of bulk, preventing the duck lips from happening!
How do you know how much to use to make it look natural?
Every patient is different- it is very important to assess the patient and have a discussion about the patient’s goals, and what are realistic expectations. Most patients get 1-2 syringes, and we can space that out over several visits, so that results are very natural appearing.
Can guys get it?
Yes! We see male patients all the time in our office. While this was once thought of a very female thing, I can assure you that is no longer the case! Male patients are very interested in maintaining their youth, and botox and filler injections, along with good skincare, are a great way to do this!
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