Santa Monica Bio-alcamid doctors
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica |
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Recent Answers
I have a massive infection from BioAlcamid injected in my temple area 5 years ago. I am scared and need advice. I'm in Manhattan. Please help.
In my practice, I see a lot of bioalcamid complications and have succesfully treated these individuals through surgery. Treatment must be directed towards preserving the integrity of native tissue and facial anatomy. The overall theme is that there is hope.
I just have had bio-alcamid done on my cheek bone area with the result of impairment. what can i do?thx for your help.
Overall, permanent fillers have a 'good' safety record. The problem with permanent fillers is that a small subset of patients will develop a chronic or acute inflammatory response that is devastating and deforming. I only perform treatments for permanent filler complications and do not inject them in my practice.
I had injected bio-alcamid a year ago in an attempt to project my chin. I wasn't happy with the results. Last week, I asked my surgeon for a chin augmentation but he recommended removing the bio-alcamid first and waiting for couple of months before augmenting my chin. I am wondering as to why wouldn't he remove the bio-alcamid and implant my chin in the same time?
In theory, bioalcamid can exist alongside a new chin implant. However, the existence of bacteria colonization or a subacute inflammatory response is what is concerning to your plastic surgeon. I would recommend removal of the bioalcamid as much as possible before undergoing chin augmentation in the same area.
