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The injections of Belotero are appropriate for thin skin. It may take a few days for residual swelling and bruising to resolve with Belotero. I have found the product to be very positive for patients in my Los Angeles practice.
As with all injections it can take a few days. Every case is different, depending on location and depth and what trauma occurred. Give it a week, then see your provider in follow up if you have any concerns.
Belotero, like any facial filler, causes some initial swelling that may take several days to subside. Since Belotero may be injected very close to the surface of the skin, some patients will experience more swelling than others. Typically, you should expect this to take several days. Eyelid skin is very thin and swelling can be more significant in this area.
The settling, or final effect from Belotero, can take several days. If the product is injected superficially into line or wrinkles, it may take a little longer to settle in than if it was injected more deeply.
Some initial swelling can occur with Belotero or any facial filler actually. And although it does sometimes depend on the area and the depth of the injection, it should settle with no problems within several days. “Dr. D”
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Typically reducing the appearance of herniated fat pads requires a lower blepharoplasty. It's not typically recommended to add filler to the area because it can make the area look puffier.
In Europe and Canada, there are 3 levels of Belotero available. In the U.S. only Belotero "basic" is available to physicians. Because the FDA will typically only assess one formulation of a filler per clinical study, it is generally a longer term process to have public access to various...
If you have not gotten full results after the Hylenex injections, I would recommend Morpheus8. Morpheus8 is very effective for resolving festoons and reducing unwanted filler in the tear trough. It is a good idea to treat both eyes even though you feel the issue is resolved in the right eye. On...
Hello, my name is Dr. Burko and I am a Plastic Surgeon at SY Aesthetics in NYC. Facial rejuvenation using fillers is a very customized and tailored approach to each individual patient. There are multiple products on the market that can be used for each injection site. Providers sometimes prefer...
There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which can last 1 to 2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 minutes at a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. If you're unhappy with your final results, you...
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