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What can be done to fix lips? Had Artefill injected 10 years ago and it looks terrible. (photos)

I had Artefill injected around 10 years ago and regret it. It looks like it was injected below my bottom lip border and is very assymetrical. Is there anyway to fix there or at least make it appear more normal. It looks like two blobs under my lip. Thanks

Doctor Answers 5

October 18th, 2016

Treatment Options For Lips Injected With Artefill

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Artefill injected into the lips can create lumps and nodules that can be extremely difficult to treat adequately.  One approach is to use a combination of steroid and 5 FU injections to try to dissolve and soften the nodules.  

This can be followed by injections of belotero, juvederm smile or restylane silk to try to camouflage the areas of lumpiness.  Direct excision of the artefill carries with it a risk of tissue deficit, asymmetry and deformity of the lips that can be difficult to completely correct.

Learn more: https://waveplasticsurgery.com

Peter Lee, MD, FACS


Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 49 reviews

January 24th, 2017

Artefill and Permanent Results

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This is one of the reasons that I don't use any permanent injections.  Artefill had many terrible problems.  The best advice would be to consult someone who can surgically remove the product at this point.  For lips I always prefer a hyaluronic acid based filler.  If you don't like the results it can be removed and you Best, Dr. Green

Learn more: http://www.michelegreenmd.com/lip-augmentation

Michele S. Green, MD

Michele S. Green, MD
New York Dermatologist
5.0 out of 5 stars 87 reviews

January 4th, 2017

Removing artefill from the lips in Los Angeles

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Our office specializes in the removal of artefill and silicone from the lips. It looks like your situation is relatively straightforward and can be managed surgically. 

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian

Los Angeles

Learn more: http://www.kareplasticsurgery.com/revision/silicone-removal/

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 95 reviews

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October 26th, 2016

Artefill in the Lips

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I am sorry that you are having this problem.  Are you sure that you had Artefill?  Artefill was not available in the US until late 2006 and not many people were injecting it for the next few years.  There are a number of similar products that were available in Mexico that gave results similar to yours and that is why I am wondering.  From what can be seen, you may need surgery to correct your situation.  I have not found injections to be that useful for your situation.

I hope that helps.

Best regards.

Learn more: http://drwindle.com/plastic-surgery-face/bellafill-artefill/

Brian Windle, MD

Brian Windle, MD
Kirkland Plastic Surgeon
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September 28th, 2016

Lip Augmentation after Artefill Injections

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You could use fillers (Juvederm or Restylane), lip implants or fat to improve the look and symmetry of your lips. You may need surgery or 5fu/steroid injections for the bump area directly.  See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6C2fuS-AgOnvBjr6_VSQg

Jason Emer, MD

Jason Emer, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon
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