Good candidate for Bellafill? (Photo)

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I had surgery to remove a cyst nearly 2 years ago, and before that I had steroid injections which may have caused a bit of the surrounding atrophic appearance. Since surgery, I’ve had BBL and profractional laser therapy, as well as microneedling. Nothing is addressing the atrophic appearance. Do you think I’m a good candidate for bellafill? How do I attach a photo?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Permanent fillers, such as silicone and Bellafil can translate into permanent complications down the road, since there is no simple way to dissolve these foreign substances, unlike with natural HA fillers. If you are looking for a permanent solution to your problem that does not involve the risk of permanent fillers, you may wish to explore subcision. Subcision, which I have personally been using since 1995 has a long, proven track record of safety and efficacy for elevating and smoothing all kinds of depressions in the skin, whether from atrophy or from scarring. It may be performed as a stand-alone treatment or combined with natural HA fillers. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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