Is Hydrelle Dangerous?
asked 1 year ago by BelaSB in NYC
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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My mother (62) and myself (31) had fillers done yesterday. I had my usual Radiesse done. The doctor recommended that she gets Hydrelle and it sound good in the office. However, today I saw so many bad things about it online. She is allergic to penicillin, insect bites, some plants, that's about all. The doc only mentioned sulfites as being an issue. So far there is no swelling, but I am worried because so many people see bad reactions with abcesses, pus, and having to go to the hospital.
1 answer to Is Hydrelle Dangerous?
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Not a Great Track Record
Hydrelle was formerly called Elevess. You might want to check out this site, along with the investigation you seem to have done.
Elevess's main claim to fame was that it was a hyaluronic acid filler with lidocaine. I suspect that even its limited popularity as a filler will dissipate now that Restylane and Juvederm come with Lidocaine.
Hydrelle is recommended for use in the naso-labial folds, like the others, and also has been used on the...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
