It initially started when I popped a pimple. Immediately bad swelling, redness, caused granuloma. For past six months, it would swell anytime I got a blemish in the area. I had hylanex 7 times & it improved the current swelling but it always swells up again - getting it treated now w steroid (is working), but can I have filler again in the future after this is solved? I had filler in my chin, upper cheekbone for 2 years, that was never a problem. Now I fear if I get filler again this will happen
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Thank you for your message! Scleroderma and other autoimmune diseases do put you at risk of forming granulomas from certain fillers, such as those made with the Vycross technology (ie Voluma, Volbella, Vollure). You may be completely fine, though any type of autoimmune disease can put you at an...
Thank you for your message! With any type of injection there is always a risk of bruising and swelling. Our office usually uses Vollure or Juvederm Ultra into the lips as it provides a bit more volume than Volbella. We will use Volbella to help create lip definition by injecting into the border...
Thank you for your question. Using Hylenex is a great option if massage is not working. When massaging you do need to press very firmly to smooth it out. If this isn't working however, dissolving is what I would recommend. It only takes a few units and you would not lose all of the fullness from...
