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Is Hydrelle (Formerly Elevess) Safe?

asked 2 years ago by MAMAMIA
Latest answer by Charles K. Lee, MD
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Tags: face, wrinkles

My PS is tooting hydrelle for winkle fillings. Hydrelle used to be called Elevess, right? I read some scary info. about people having serious allegy reactions and needing antibiotics.

2 answers to Is Hydrelle (Formerly Elevess) Safe?

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It is NOT safe and I recommend staying away from Hydrelle; Hydrelle Complication

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
Charles K. Lee, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Hydrelle: High Density Hyaluronic Acid Filler Best For Facial Contouring

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
George Sun, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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