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I Just Had Silicone Injected in Acne Scars and Not Sure If This Is A Normal Side Effect?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Channing R. Barnett, MD
Question viewed 94 times
Tags: 2 days post-op, bumps, injection site, normal, silicone injection, sore

The acne scars were just injected 2 days ago and i feel bumps/ little sore and red in injection site is this normal?

3 answers to I Just Had Silicone Injected in Acne Scars and Not Sure If This Is A Normal Side Effect?

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Silicone and Acne Scar Treatment

We do a tremendous amount of acne scar work in our office, a lot of which is done with liquid injectable silicone (LIS). To better address your concern, pictures would be helpful. That being said, redness, bumpiness and soreness is possible after any type of filler treatment and typically resolves within a week or less. I do not recommend massage or any type of manipulation of the treated areas. If after a week, the areas have not improved, I suggest you contact your physician for a... more
Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

www.barnettdermatology.com

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Silicone filler and acne treatment

Hello, Bumpiness and redness can occur following any type of injectable filler. They typically resolve with massage and a tincture of time. Bumpiness and redness are also indicative of infection or complications. The only way to know for sure is to contact your provider and request an evaluation. Please do not hesitate to contact your physician or their advice nurse. Hope this helps. more
Christopher Kolstad, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Photos would be helpful

It would be helpful to see photos. Silicone injections are illegal in many states because of poor results and dangerous side effects. It's not legal to do silicone injections in Nevada and I've fixed a lot of bad silicone jobs over the years from bumps and lumps to spreading of the injection material. Poorly injected silicone can be a mess to fix and can be very dangerous also. Please consider seeing someone if you feel you might be having any kind of side effect. I'm unsure... more
F. Victor Rueckl, MD

Las Vegas Dermatologist

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