Recently, I saw a Plastic Surgeon who suggested using Restylane to fill/correct a post-Liposuction indentation on the outer thigh.How much filler can be used safely? How long would it last, and is this a reasonable treatment?
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November 25, 2009
Answer: Fat injections to correct an indentation after liposuction
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The most common fillers used to perform
non-surgical rhinoplasty are Radiesse (calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres),
Restylane and Perlane (hyaluronic acids). They are an attractive option
for a subset of patients, because it can produce pretty
significant changes without the surgery. The...
Hi Abby. The answer to the question is certainly a personal preference. In our practice we can only say that of all the injection patients that have come from other practices (because they were unhappy), there are as many that were injected by physicians as nurses.
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Bruising can occur in about 30% of treatments. This will resolve with time. DO NOT use Hirudoid cream for bruising as this can break down the filler you have injected. Arnica creams for tablets are great to help with the recovery process.