Is Hydrelle (Formerly Elevess) Safe?

I encourage all of my health professional colleagues to stay away from Hydrelle. I did not think an HA filler could have such extreme reactions, but I have a patient now who is suffering from injections into her nasolabial folds. I have injected 5 patients total and have obviously stopped using this product since this reaction started. 1/5 is a 20% complication rate. I know another surgeon in the area who had 4/6 patients have a reaction (67%). I am not talking about a small reaction. ... more

Hydrelle, high density hyaluronic acid filler, works well for thick skin areas on the face. To my knowledge, it is the highest concentration (40mg/cc). Compared to Juvederm and Restyland, Hydrelle™ are diifferent in the following ways: Proven safe and effective, using natural components without animal by-products FDA-approved for treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds Highest concentration of HA for long-lasting results up to 1-year* Advanced... more