I had ellanse on my face about 1y ago, I chose the product that lasted 2yrs, but my face got asymmetrical, my doctor said we have nothing to do and we must wait for time label to pass, so, 1 more y. I asked him to try to dissolve the product and he told me that it's no longer possible after 1y of the procedure but to be calm about it, because it will dissapear as the time of the label chosed, Will the product really be absorbed? is there any risk of this product remain forever in my face?
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Ellanse works by stimulating your skin to produce new collagen- this results in a long lasting effect.
Sorry to hear about your experience. You may wish to consult your original provider to discuss options, which may include a touch up Ellanse treatment to "balance out" the area
Ellanse M has been shown to last up to 24 months in clinical studies. It is difficult to comment on your condition without before and after photos. One possible solution would be the use of energy based devices such as Ultherapy to tighten the skin and slim the face
Ellanse has a biphasic mode of action- meaning there is immediate volume replacement (due to the CMC gel), which breaks down quickly after 2-3 months, with the new collagen coming on later (3-6 months onwards). So there will be a period in between where the effect seems like it has faded off. My...
