Botox and Filler
When I did an instagram poll, here are some of the questions you all had that I thought would be beneficial to share the answers. As you might know from my stories, Megan is a personal friend. We always connected on this kind of stuff and she always gave me recommendations on what she thought about filler/my face complexion. At the time, I was driving to my Buckhead partnership which was getting harder and harder to do. It just made sense to switch to Ageless Remedies and have Megan do all my stuff! She is also a nurse and has been injecting for over 10 years. You are absolutely safe in her hands, and truly, I have not meant a more gentle person in this world. I highly recommend!
Q: Any tricks to cut down on bruising?
A: MEGAN: No drinking for 3-5 days before injections. No advil, Motrin, Aleve, vitamin e, fish oil, turmeric, even salmon for 5 days. You can take Tylenol if needed. No blood thinners. Another option is to take arnica tablets and use arnica gel post procedure.
Q: Can you get filler while nursing?
A: MEGAN: no filler while breastfeeding or pregnant
Q: Is it a myth that you can’t stop filler once you start?
A: MIREILLE: I think it’s personal and what you want. You can absolutely stop whenever you want. I have found that my body metabolizes everything so I like to slowly build upon my lip filler each year. And I just want them to be full as my body looses fat, collagen, and volume as I age.
Q: What type of filler do you get and do you have to buy the whole syringe?
A: MEGAN: the type of filler really depends on what the patients goals are and what we are addressing. For fuller lips I use ultra plus because it is more hydrophilic which means it draws more water to the area causing more plumping. If someone wants a subtle lip, I lean more towards Volbella or vollure. Volbella is my favorite for peri oral lines (smokers lines) and older patients because it’s a very soft product and helps your lips look hydrated without adding a lot of volume.
Yes, you have a buy a whole syringe because it is sterile so we cannot share or split it up.
Q: Can you drink through a straw, blot out candles, etc… normal muscle movement?
A: MIREILLE: Yes, I can do a full range of movements. They advise no working out or lying upside down, etc. the day of getting filler and Botox. Megan has encourage limited straw usage just for lip lines in general, but as far as not being able to do things, you definitely can.
Q: Do you use the latest techniques for lips?
A: MEGAN: Yes, I try to stay very up to date by attending online courses and communicating with injectors in the community on new techniques and how to get the best results while keeps patients safe.
So overall, I get a lot of general questions, and I thought I could answer a few of those with my own experience. Ageless Remedies will never push you to get filler you don’t want to have, and I like how they lay out what they suggest and you take it from there. You have to understand that they are also the experts on what that actually looks like when injected, etc., so trust them to an extent. But you are an advocate for your body and you want to make sure the whole process makes you comfortable. I have been a few places years ago where I was not comfortable with how much they pushed at me to get. AND, I had an experience with the whole lip process that hurt so much I swore I could never do it again. When having Megan inject my lips, it is nothing like that time, and I am so thankful for her and her technique… and the numbing agents she gives me. Obviously, I am a lip person and just like the look of fuller lips… so I’m not opposed to having fun with this. We do both a dental block and numbing cream!
Also, filler and Botox don’t have to leave you looking ‘fake’ or ‘real housewives-y’. There are techniques and little tweaks that can leave your face looking younger, refreshed, or just healthy!
Below are all my before/afters. All of the top photos are the before, and you can see how much Botox subtly helps me with my eyes, which I LOVE how Megan does it! The bottom three are of my lips and chin filler!
This below is my favorite in both real life settings that I just cropped and grabbed. Everyone and every face is different which is why the consultation is so important. The follow-up appointment is very important too because Megan needs to see how everything settles/reacts to either tweak little details, or know what to do/not to do next time. It’s about finding what works for your body and face!
Overall, I really love the results and think a visit to Ageless Remedies can do so much for our confidence! I love them because they also offer a monthly subscription that is reasonable and so competitive in the injectables industry! If you book with them, mention my name and you will receive:
$25 off aesthetic services
$25 off Botox
$50 off each filler syringe
Call to make your appointment today at 770-766-5477 AND follow them on instagram HERE.
