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Dermalive Granuloma Removal - San Francisco, CA
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I had a Dermal Filler injected in my Nasal Labial...
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I had a Dermal Filler injected in my Nasal Labial Folds. No real education was really given to the consumer and it started growing granulomas in my face. It took me seeing a few doctors, before we could get to the bottom of what it could be as this permanent filler was new on the market . After many years of trying to keep them under control, with injections to keep the swelling down I knew I had to do something. I started emailing doctors all over Canada and researching doctors in other countries. Every one with the same answer. No we cant help. Until this year 2013. I found a doctor who specializes in this sort of removal. I am recovering and I am happy to get this out of my face as it was encroaching on my facial nerves. Just in time I had my removal done. I found my doctor on this website. Thank you RealSelf for helping me find my Doctor.
My results are great I am 34 days out and recovering nicely. It was a long surgery, but my Doctor was a perfectionist and my facial scars will hardly be noticeable after 6 months and I will be fully healed in 11 more. I will keep you updated as to my progress please. Reply if you want to know more information.
My results are great I am 34 days out and recovering nicely. It was a long surgery, but my Doctor was a perfectionist and my facial scars will hardly be noticeable after 6 months and I will be fully healed in 11 more. I will keep you updated as to my progress please. Reply if you want to know more information.
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Replies (12)
January 20, 2015
I'm new, I just signed in. I'm so happy for you. I've been in hiding for 7 years, they were and still are so ugly.
I'm new here. Hi everybody:) I'm so happy for you. Yes, please keep us posted. You look beautiful!
I have Dermalive injections for 8 years now. Big ugly ones around the corners of my mouth. they have gotten infection like a doz or more times over the 8 years. I stayed in hiding the last 7 years because they kept growing and getting infected. I locked my gate doors and went out side only if my husband stayed home from work and the times I went out were about health problems... Doctors,...hospitals. Thus far, there are no cures for us in Canada. Over the past two years I started taking injections with steroids in it to keep the swelling down because they get infected so often. But, my lower face is still ugly. I'm happy you found one in San Francisco :)
January 20, 2015
I'm new, I just signed in. I'm so happy for you. I've been in hiding for 7 years, they were and still are so ugly. I'm new here. Hi everybody:) I'm so happy for you. Yes, please keep us posted. You look beautiful! I have Dermalive injections for 8 years now. Big ugly ones around the corners of my mouth. they have gotten infection like a doz or more times over the 8 years. I stayed in hiding the last 7 years because they kept growing and getting infected. I locked my gate doors and went out side only if my husband stayed home from work and the times I went out were about health problems... Doctors,...hospitals. Thus far, there are no cures for us in Canada. Over the past two years I started taking injections with steroids in it to keep the swelling down because they get infected so often. But, my lower face is still ugly. I'm happy you found one in San Francisco :)
February 7, 2015
Hi , I am suffering from the same issue and I also live in Canada. I am still trying very desperately to find a doctor that specializes in Demalive removal. Is it possible to send me an e mail, I do not know if that is possible on this site, but if not we can share info on this site.
UPDATED FROM Madd about skin care
1 month post
the critical stages
I had to have these granulomas removed because they were starting to become a serious problem on the inside. What's so scary is that I looked fine from the outside. To leave these in is to risk nerve damage. Narcosis of the tissues and even amputation of tissue.
This is so serious if you have had permanent fillers injected and you have Lumps growing in the injection sites please comment here I will help you.
If you have any Botox or Fillers and lumps growing in an injection site please been seen by a Doctor trained in injections to consult you.
Research and education is key. The website is fantastic for that email the Doctors they will let you know if they can help. Don't get discouraged I emailed a few before I found mine!
He saved my face, I am so grateful.
This is so serious if you have had permanent fillers injected and you have Lumps growing in the injection sites please comment here I will help you.
If you have any Botox or Fillers and lumps growing in an injection site please been seen by a Doctor trained in injections to consult you.
Research and education is key. The website is fantastic for that email the Doctors they will let you know if they can help. Don't get discouraged I emailed a few before I found mine!
He saved my face, I am so grateful.
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May 6, 2014
I had dermalive injected in the creases between my eyebrows 15 years ago this September, had them removed and steroid injections since and they still come back, such a terrible product!
August 20, 2014
They literally had to tease them off my branch nerves as they were causing my tissues to die and facial paralysis would have been permanent if left in.
August 7, 2014
Wow, I had heard there was no happy ending with these types of fillers if they go wrong. So very happy you found the PS who could help you!! We are so fortunate to have RealSelf.
August 20, 2014
I am a Certified Medical Esthetician ... I promote this website everyday in my business. I have also helped others who have contacted me. I thank you for such a website to keep everyone informed.
UPDATED FROM Madd about skin care
1 year post
My Year in Review!
Thank you Dr. Corey Maas you did a fantastic job removing my Dermalive Granulomas and saving my face! I am forever Grateful to you and your team. I will help advocate for anyone needing this horrible product , removed from there face. I cannot say enough how talented and precise you were with my face... Thank you is just not enough!
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September 14, 2021
Thank you fro relaying your story, and you success with Dr. Maas, I've been dealing with permanent dermal filler which seems have expanded in size since had I done it several years ago, I am very uncomfortable with it, and was beginning to think my only option to have it removed was to go to a clinic in Europe. I'm so glad to know that Dr. Maas helped you. I love only a few streets from his office!
October 16, 2021
Just wondering if the granulomas ever grew back in any capacity? I'm ha ing same problem from Dermalive 15 years ago and onto second surgery....
It is wonderful to hear how pleased you sound! What was the recovery like? Were you pretty uncomfortable? Were there many restrictions as far as not being able to shower, exercise, etc?
Thanks for sharing this extra info and the pictures. Its really, really helpful. I didn't realize it would be such a long recovery, but I'm glad to here things are continuing to improve for you. Please keep us updated on how you are doing.
I need help with finding someone who can remove granulomas caused by Dermalive , too many dead ends, no one wants to help. Does anyone have info. ***email removed***