Are there currently any trial studies on PLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) removal?

I am interested in studies, if any exist, pertaining to dissolving PLA lumps, nodules, and fbo's without surgery. Surgery to rid yourself of these facial lumps and then laser or whatever to remove the scars is pretty difficult to subject yourself to, especially after having been subjected to this product/device in the first place. Any easier way to have your face restored back to what it looked like prior to these injections?

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A: fbo's?

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Michelle, I'm sorry that you are experiencing bumps from PLLA injections.  To my knowledge, there are no studies that specifically address the treatment of nodules from PLLA.  Perhaps this is because the occurence of persistent nodules is extremely rare.  In my practice, I have evaluated two... more

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