I was told I was one of only 4 patients my doctor ever saw whose body dissolved filler This is very distressing as I loved how it looked, but it is gone in 2 weeks, under the eyes and around the chin. I spent so much money and am now the same as I was. what can be done, this does not seem fair. It was Restylane Define. Why would I be so different? What are the alternatives? Can the manufacturer or doctor help me recoup my lost money?
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Answer: Filler lasting less than a few weeks (under eyes & around chin)? What can be done & what are the alternatives?
Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. I recommend starting with a consultation to evaluate the area and determine whether your filler has migrated. If migration is confirmed, it can typically be dissolved using hyaluronidase.
On my computer this discoloration looks more brown than red. Do you have any hyperpigmentation on the forehead or sides of your face? I have never seen this after use of filler. This looks like melasma. I would have your dermatologist look at this and treat . Be sure to use a total sun block all...