After Artefill, will gel-like fluid in my face go away?

I had artefill injected almost a year ago around my mouth, and my face feels puffy mostly around my cheeks and under cheek bones. When I touch my face I can feel the gel. Will this go away soon or will it remain like this for 5 years?

3 answers to “After Artefill, will gel-like fluid...”

A: Avoid ArteFill

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

I have said numerous times on this web site that patients should avoid the use of all "permanent" fillers like ArteFill. Long term problems can develop as many as 8-10 years later with infections and granulomas. Also, if you don't like the result you are basically stuck with it. Please use the... more

A: Be careful before you have any permanent filler

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Most permanent or semipermanent fillers look fantastic after injection, including Artecoll and silicone. This is not a reason to consider getting them yourself. Over time, permanent fillers can form inflammatory reactions with the body's tissues. Some of the worst disasters we have... more

A: Artefill Is A Permanent Filler

By Arnold W. Klein, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologist

Unfortunately, this is one of the reasons that I advise against the use of permanent fillers such as Artefill. If you are unhappy with the results there is little you can do to correct this. Artefill is marketed as a permanent filler and with its predecessor Artecoll, there is significant evidence that this... more