“Aquamid disaster...”
Aquamid: NOT worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I had injected aquamid in my cheeks 3 years ago and on january 08/2009 i had to run to the ER because my right side face was extremelly swelled ,as soon as got in the hospital i did a catscan that show an huge abscess after couple hours i see myself in the surgery room to have the abscess opened(i had general anesthesia).
I stayed 4 days in the hospital taking very strong antibiotics,after that i went home with a drain in my face that i had to change the packing every single day(it is very painful).After 4 weeks my right face swelled again and i had to go to the ER for the second time and they had to reopen the abscess.The pus never stop,it is almost 7 weeks and the pus still coming out.My doctor told me the only option i have is trying to remove the aquamid but in order to do so he has to perform a surgery and take off,soft tissues,muscle and aquamid resulting in a very bad scar right on my right cheek and a deformed face(dent).Now im taking clarithromycin 500mg 2x day and avelox 400mg.Im really scared to have my face deformed its not gonna be easy but im constantly pain.
I hope FDA never ever aprove the aquamid in the US.Never trust a doctor that use aquamid or any permanent filler, just google and you will se several cases like mine.
Updated on Mar 21, 2009:
I live in New York and i was treated in the Mount Sinai Hospital here in NY.
Mar 20, 2009Comments and replies (23)
13 posts
1 Apr 2009
Hello everyone, now my face look almost normal but the area with aquamid is very very firm and some pus keep coming out.I didnt stop antibiotics and now im taking intravenous Vitamin C ,Glutathione,Zinc,B complex and Bromelain(pineapple extract)...I pray god this can help to heal it without need for surgery because my doctor wont do a lifting cut but he will open me right on the cheek :((...I will keep it posted and i hope it can help other people as well.
unregistered guest
14 Apr 2009
Thank you so much for sharing this. I was just doing some research on aquamid and had decided to go forward, then I came across your post. I've had some cosmetic procedures in the past that did not turn out well and I know how upsetting it can be. I really appreciate you putting this up so others can see it. Thank you!
2 posts
18 May 2009
Hi! I`m so sorry to hear your story. How are you doing now? I had aquamid injected in my lip 1 year ago, have yet no problems other than being quite unhappy with the result.. (nothing to do about that now). BUT, after doing a lot of research about this stuff, i find that i will most likely develope problems with the aquamid at a later state, its just a matter of time. Like doctors i have talked to says: it`s not a question of IF it will be problems, but WHEN. I hope more people will tell their stories, i now there are many out there! This stuff have to be banned!!
13 posts
25 May 2009
Hi its me again,I am on antibiotics now for a long time and im thinking travelling to Italy to have surgery in a special hospital for damage of permanent fillers(specially AQUAMID). PLEASE DONT LET THIS AQUAMID BE FDA APROVED
unregistered guest
17 Jun 2009
I had Aquamid injected into my lips and I love it. It has been about 8 months and I have had no problems.
1 post
1 Aug 2009
Hi Mari! How are you? Hope your condition is getting better. Did you had already your surgery in Rome? Please tell me more about it. I am also a Aquamid victim. I had 4 month ago injections and my facing now has huge swellings and granulomas and dont know what to do. Please tell me more about this clinic in Rome since I need also a surgery to get the stuff removed. Appreciate your answer. dieterbischoff@mac.com Thanks Dieter
13 posts
4 Aug 2009
Hi dear, i had a little surgery with Dr:Guy Lin here in NYC, he opened my right cheek a little bit and drained it for about 3 months then when the whole inflamation was gone we injected some cortisone...Now i have no more swellings or granulomas but i have a little scar in my face but im so happy... Dr:Guy Lin 212-7225570
4 posts
23 Aug 2009
I'm so sorry to hear your story.. I had aquamid injected in my nose 1 year ago. I feel the pain....I keep crying every day.. Are you perfect cure? are you remove all aquamid? I'm sorry for my poor English.. I find a solution..but result throw a me into despair ...
4 posts
23 Aug 2009
I'm so sorry to hear your story.. I had aquamid injected in my nose 1 year ago. I feel the pain....I keep crying every day.. Are you perfect cure? are you remove all aquamid? I'm sorry for my poor English.. I find a solution..but result throw a me into despair ...
unregistered guest
30 Aug 2009
i had aquamid put into my lips top and bottom for enhancement. i am really happy with the results. is it natural looking, beautiful, good shape and very nice feeling when touched. i am looking for a doctor in canada who does aquamid injection now as i cannot find one here. i had it done while in europe. i am extremely pleased with aquamid. i am so very sorry to hear about your awful experience with this filler. i have a feeling some of the problems caused by your reaction were probably due to improper use by the doctor. perhaps he did things incorrectly and non hygienically which leads to infections. i am sorry you have this problem now. i feel you looked better before the surgery than after. perhaps the one who performed the operation to remove it made things worse? it looks that way. please find a good doctor you can trust who will help you heal from this.