I had Bellafill put into my nasolabial folds almost a year ago.The Bellafill on the right was injected higher to raise the marionette line because that side of my face is a little less developed than the left so it sags more. The Bellafill is visible and looks worse when I smile. The doctor recommended I buy another syringe of Bellafill so he could blend it in. Does this seem like a good option to help this case?
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Answer: Considering Additional Bellafill for Nasolabial Fold Blending: Insights and Recommendations
Bellafill can be a useful tool for volumization of the mid-face, but it also may be associated with longterm failure and complications. I would suggest a midface or deep plane facelift and to stay away from permanent fillers such as Bellafill as we have treated countless patients with longterm...
Bellafill is a permanent filler according to experts. The PMMA is not readily reversible and although this may be nice for volumization, Bellafill may also cause longterm swelling and granulomas. I would suggest a chin implant or Radiesse.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon
Our office is a center of excellence for Bellafill complications and I would work on initially reducing Bellafill volume and then enhancing your cheek projection with additional fat or filler.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon