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Artefill Injection Site Still Red After 2 Months- Normal?
asked 5 months ago by Leonard Shelby in Elmhurst, IL
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
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Tags: 2 months post-op, causes, injection site, normal, red
I had Artefill injected into a facial scar several times. The final time, the area became red. The area has gotten redder with time. Today, 2 months post-injection, the doctor noted the area was inflamed, and this was unusual. He performed a pulsed-dye laser on the same area. I was also given desonate and told to contact him after 2 weeks. I'm very worried something is wrong. The doctor did not explain why the area is still red and inflamed. Is this the start of a serious complication?
2 answers to Artefill Injection Site Still Red After 2 Months- Normal?
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Prolonged redenss after Artefill
It could also be an infection of the material and along with everything they have done, I think a course of antibiotics is also indicated.
Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Redness after Artefill Injection
Redness could be an allergic reaction or an infection. Based on what you describe, it sounds like your doctor is considering a skin reaction to be the problem. If this continues to get worse, your doctor may consider treating it as an infection. Since you've had multiple treatments, there is possibility of a biofilm infection which requires special microbiology cultures and a longer course of antibiotics. Make sure you keep your doctor aware of the situation.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon