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?
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Oral minoxidil is primarily used for treating hair loss by promoting hair growth and improving blood flow to the hair follicles. There is limited research directly examining the impact of oral minoxidil on collagen production. However, it is generally understood that the primary mechanism of...
Bellafill is a dermal filler that contains polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres suspended in a collagen gel. The collagen component is gradually absorbed by the body over time, while the PMMA microspheres remain in place and stimulate the body's own collagen production to maintain volume...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, I recommend treatments with Sculptra. Sculptra is a type of injectable cosmetic filler that contains poly-L-lactic acid...
