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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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by PrettyInShockingPink in LA

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Fbo's?

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 patients who developed visible bumps from PLLA injections performed by another practitioner. In both cases the bumps resolved with vigorous massaging. The incidence of non visible bumps that can be... more

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Gry 2 Mar 2013

Any additional information on the degradation of poly l lactic acid? I have over 20 or 30 nodules. It appears everywhere she injected. The doctor denies anything and there appears to be collusion among the doctors. No one wants to be involved. Any help, legally, or medically is appreciated. Also, i feel very strongly the poly l lactic acid grows and travels within my body. I see in my knees, wrists, and of course all over my face.

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