June 5, CO2 laser, day 7 normal with peeling. Then, June 12th, had radiesse (had before- no reaction)into cheeks,then Belotero (given to doc by sample rep).The belotero was injected around mouth lines, also lipline top and bottom, around sides of eyes, and brow lines. By 11pm, face completely swollen with welts around areas where belotero injected.Doc says because co2 laser being a week ago. I think complete allergic reaction to Belotero? Put me on Methylpred & Cetiriz.Still very swollen and miserable.
June 5, CO2 laser, day 7 normal with peeling....
Took about 8 days to settle back down to normal. I...
Took about 8 days to settle back down to normal. I still maintain it was an allergic reaction to botelero. My advice, have a patch of skin tested with the product before you put it on your face. If in doubt, take another look at my picture.
I had another severe reaction to hylaronic acid....
I had another severe reaction to hylaronic acid. Same picture as above. this time, I had hylaronic acid wiped over my face after needling.
My advice is INSIST on a TEST Page, unless you don't mind being home bound for 7 days with an unrecognizable face.
My advice is INSIST on a TEST Page, unless you don't mind being home bound for 7 days with an unrecognizable face.
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I had a severe allergic reaction to belotaro myself and ended up going to the ER. My entire face and lips swelled so bad that I could barely talk. After 2 shots of benadryl, a steriod shot and epinephrine, the swelling started to go down. I'm on oral steriods now and after 4 days I'm starting to return to normal but will never do it again. I had Radiesse last year with no problems.
Sorry to hear you had to go through another allergy experience. Do you mind me asking who is doing the needling and applying the Hylaronic acid for you?
I wasn't aware that Hylaronic acid can be applied topically. For others curious about this, here is a Q&A that gives a little info on it:
Is Hyaluronic Acid Absorbable by the Skin (Topical)?
Thanks for posting your warnings. Just received an email from my clinic that does my Botox about this new filler. Very good idea about a test patch in some area other than your face. What benefit is appling Hyaluronic Acid topically suppose to do? Never heard of doing that?
Thank you for updating us. Did the area completely settle down, or is there still some raised skin/irritation that remained?
I'm so sorry to hear you are having an allergic reaction. What a scary thing to have to go through. :(
Does it hurt, or itch or anything?