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Treatment For Lumps 3 Weeks Post Artefill? (photo)

I live in San Diego and 3 wks ago had Artefill injected in tear troughs, lips and laugh lines. I now have a lump under each eye at inj. sites and improperly placed fill under one eye, leaving a puffy eye bag. My lips are uneven and lumpy. I've been told to wait until 6 weeks and if the lumps do not go away, they can inject something in them – a steroid. Is there anyone in San Diego with experience re lump treatment/revision or removal of Artefill? Help please – I am much concerned.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by 3089anon in San Diego
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Artefill is FDA approved for melolabial folds

I love fillers and collagen stimulators but always educate my patients that each has its place and its purpose and we shouldn't deviate from those in most cases. Artefill is a great product, but it is the longest lasting collagen stimulator on the market and is FDA approved only for the melolabial/nasolabial folds. As physicians we can use products in non FDA approved sites. This is called 'off label use' Correct placement is essential to allow for... more
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Artefill San Diego

Hello and thanks for the question. In review of your photos, I would give ample time for healing prior to considering further intervention. Six weeks seems about right. Keep in mind that Artefill uses a collagen carrier - this will be absorbed over time ( weeks ) leaving you with the final result - hence there is a progression as to how Artefill Treatments evolve. Be patient and follow-up with your clinician regularly as scheduled to follow progress... more

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Have had nodules for 4 months or longer.I am sick about it and would give anything if I could go back but!!My derm who put the artefill in put restylane in last week to try to even it out and pacify me as this was revisit#2. Have talked with 2 plastic surgeons and another dermotologist.After MUCH research I beleive I will have lower blephlopasty.I am going back to derm next week and try to get a monetary refund, will let you know how this works.Did u know nodules can come up 10 yrs later?
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I had artefill in Oakbrook IL (thousands of dollars worth) and I have multiple lumps around my mouth , around and under my eyes....The physician said they would go away or he could do something but they are still there and he has not eliminated them and I am sick about it!
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