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Artefill Lumps: Can CO2 Laser Help?

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I had Artefill injected into my tear troughs (Intra-orbital rim hollows) 15 months ago. It was a traumatic experience. After all of the initial swelling subsided I was left with telangiectasia matting which gave me the appearance of two permanent black and blue eyes. I had this lasered which improved the color. Over time now I have become asymetrical. One side looks great but the other is left with a lump. Due to all the discussion of the permanency of the product and my continual aging (I am 34 now) I am concerned that this lump will become more apparent. I do not want to have the lump surgically excised but would consider fractional CO2 if it were to improve or smooth out the texture. Please let me know your thoughts.

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Dr. Eugene Mandrea, MD (retired)
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Dr. Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)
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Dr. Arnold W. Klein, MD (in memoriam)
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