I had a collagen injection on my hands back in 2006 due to wrinkles in some clinic setting back in my country Philippines. Since then my hands appear swollen from that injection. Is there a procedure that can melt or remove the collagen from my hands?
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October 29, 2014
Answer: Collagen and Hand Injection
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Swelling is normal several weeks after injections and should improve as time goes by. If swelling or tenderness worsens, please see you injector immediately.
The
main reason we would encourage massaging the hands after Radiesse® hand
rejuvenation treatment is to help
to smooth out bumps that form after the injections are administered. The massaging helps to make sure that the
depressed portions on the back of the hand are adequately covered by ...
Some 35 years ago I got tired of surgeons telling me that fat does not last. So I injected one hand with fat and waited 2 years. You could tell the difference across the room. Go to an experienced fat injector and u should be very happy.
