Bellafill lumps. Is there anything I can use besides steroids to treat them?

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Hi- I had 6 vials of bellafill injected by a board certified plastic surgeon/dermatologist and I deeply regret it. I now have lumps on several areas on my face. I’ve received kenelog injections with success but I’m very sensitive to kenelog (menstruation issues, major depression, excess hair growth, developing flus, the list goes on and on). Is there anything else that I can use besides steroids to deal with these big lumps? I’m super depressed about this and wish I’d never had it done.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve complications associated with Bellafill, a filler with permanent attributes that can cause granulomas, uneven contour, and soft tissue reaction. Our office focuses on granuloma reversal in cases where an incision may leave permanent scars. The reversal is performed with Kenalog IIT combination therapy, fibrous release, and HIDEF fractional RF to help break up the nodularity. Schedule a consultation for surgical removal if the Bellafill is located in the eyelids, lips, and lower face. Midface Bellafill is difficult to surgically remove.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Bellafill lumps. Is there anything I can use besides steroids to treat them?

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