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Elevess Allergic Reaction

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I recently received Elevess injections for some...

sellengSeptember 17, 2008
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I recently received Elevess injections for some depressions on my chin due to acne. All was fine for three weeks and then all my injections sites started to swell. It seems I am also allergic to sulfites (nose turns red when I drink red wine). Apparently, the reaction was caused by this allergy I didn't even know I had. I'm now on steroids to reduce the swelling and look way worse than before. My PS called the company, and they said this type of reaction could last for up to three weeks! So, let's see...if the injections are supposed to last for three months but I have to look terrible (the only place I will go is my office) for nearly a month?! Definitely NOT worth it!!

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Sharon at RealSelf
September 17, 2008
Wow! I'm so sorry you had such a horrible reaction. :( Please keep us updated and let us know how you're doing over the coming weeks/months.
selleng
September 19, 2008
Here's an update (9/19/08) The steroids and the topical antibiotic my PS prescribed seem to be doing the trick. The swollen areas are coming down and the Elevess remains in the right spots, thankfully. If this happens to you, get a prescription for: MethylPrednisolone and take as directed. You'll only look scary for one week... BTW - NOT changing my original not worth it review. Good luck to all of us in this uphill battle to look and feel better.
nlynne
October 10, 2008
I had Elevess injected 3 weeks ago to fill the fine lines around my mouth. I had immediate swelling and the swelling and lumpiness continue and seem to get worse. I was told I am not having an allergic reaction so I am confused as to what is happening to me. I went to my pcp who referred me to an excellent dermatologist who suggested I tough it out and all would look aesthetic in a couple of months. But, in the meantime, I cannot go into hiding. It is very difficult to be in public but I must go to work. I was also told by the doctor who injected it as well as the dermatologist I saw afterward to massage it. I have found out from others this is not the case because it can cause the filler to move which it has. It has moved to my upper lip. I wonder if I should follow up and pursue the steroid treatment. Any feedback is helpful. Thanks for listening.
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Sharon at RealSelf
October 10, 2008
Hi, Would you mind sharing your experience with the rest of our readers by writing a review? This will allow everybody to find your story easier and help make decisions about getting Elevess. Thanks! --Sharon
Landy
March 7, 2009
If the dermatologist who told you to tough it out also incorrectly told you to massage it, then I'd be looking for a new derm who is qualified to know what to do. Sounds to me like you got bad advice to just live with it. So sorry you are having a bad time with it - I hope you improve soon.
selleng
October 13, 2008
Nlynne, Sorry to hear your injections have gotten lumpy as well. My surgeon warned me against massaging, so it's interesting yours told you to do just that. The good news is that they will go back down to normal in 2-3 weeks. I know that is not what you want to hear now…I didn't want to hear it. I originally thought the steroids were helpful but turns out I just had to wait it out. All injections look great now. Still am not changing my "not worth it". And obviously, this is why the original pharmaceutical company dumped the product. It should be taken off the market completely, in my opinion. Good luck!
nlynne
October 13, 2008
Another thing I have noticed about Elevess is some red/purplish discoloration at some of the injections sites. Will this discoloration go away?
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