Can you accelerate dissolution of Ellanse? (Photo)
January 12, 2024
Asked By:mppa in Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Hi! On Oct. 2022 I got Ellanse for cheekbones for a younger feel. When the procedure was over the aesthetician told me there was a little bit of product left and suggested to use it on my chin. After 7 months my chin got really pointy. I have been going to treatments where they inject antiinflammatory and water for the past 4 1/2 mo. and has worked in the sense it got smoother and less pointy but I would like to get rid of as much as I can. I know it can't be dissolved but maybe sped up?
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So sorry to hear that you have developed lumps on the forehead after Ellanse. To better assess the scenario, an in person consultation would be better for diagnosis. It is difficult to comment whether this is caused by the Ellanse or not based on photos
This looks like malar edema (swelling of the lower eyelid), possibly due to poor lymphatic drainage. This can be made worse after undereye fillers and Ellanse. Difficult to comment for sure without knowing where the Ellanse was injected and how much. For malar edema, this is typically self...
Sorry to hear that you developed nodules after Ellanse treatment. The recommended treatment for nodules or granulomas is steroid injection. It may also be worthwhile doing subcision and saline injection to "break up" the Ellanse collecting under the skin. In extreme cases, surgical removal is...