When is it safe to sleep on your side after Bellafill injections without it affecting the outcome?? Also, I received a Save My Face sleep pillow, but it is uncomfortable to use. Is there any other pillow for the face that might help with face sleep wrinkles?? Sleeping on my back doesn't work for me. Thanks!!
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Answer: Filler and Sleeping on your Side -- Bellafill Injections
Yes, it can be used in the temple, orbital rim, and forehead above the brow to lift the brow. Keep in mind that this product is difficult to correct so you need to go to an experienced injector.
Bellafill filler can cause nodules and chronic edema, soft tissue reaction, and longterm problems. We specialize in the removal of Bellafill on the face and see patients with old and new PMMA filler problems. Bellafill will eventually form scar tissue around the permanent filler. We recommend a...
All injectors fillers can very rarely cause blindness or necrosis of tissue. This complication is not specific to Bellafill but can occur with any injectable filler when the needle is accidentally placed into a blood vessel. The use of micro-cannulas can significantly reduce this risk. You may ...
