After having acne for over ten years my doctor is recommending I get on accutane. My acne is no longer severe but persistent. I have not had a clear face since I began breaking out. My biggest concern is how accutane will impact the bellafill in my cheeks and temple. It’s been over a year ( coming into two ) of the Bellafill injections. I had two syringes injected to treat volume loss and pitted acne scars. Is it safe for me to go on accutane? I’m worried of an unintended reaction with the 2
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Filler migration and granuloma formation can cause longterm problems with Bellafill and Artefill fillers. This is similar in patients who have Artecoll and PMMA fillers. Longterm filler complications include migration, edema, chronic swelling, and nodularity. If patients have filler migration or...
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...
"Acne scars need a combination approach for long-term improvement. Everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, and most people have various types of scars, so we create a tailored treatment plan for each patient. We often use:
- Injectable fillers like Bellafill and Sculptra (with or w...