I had HA fillers a year and a half ago. The were placed superficially in the chin and cheeks where I already had type 1 rosacea. I instantly reacted with swelling and flushing. They were micro dissolved. There’s still a patch of Restalyne Defyne in my chin that didn’t dissolve. There’s discomfort in the spot.nI would have thought they would have absorbed by now. Should I continue to wait it out? It’s been almost 18 months.
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Answer: Dilute steroid injection may be considered.
If you're experiencing bulging or shininess from migrated under-eye filler, there are several non-surgical options to consider for addressing these concerns:
Further Dissolution: If some filler remains, additional sessions with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid fillers,...
Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. Thank you for your thoughtful message—it's very common to notice subtle but impactful changes in facial volume and structure over time, especially when comparing photos from s...
Yes from your photos you appear to be a good candidate for fillers. They could soften the smile lines that concern you. The treatment is done in the office and the results can last up to a year. You can also consider adding Morpeus8. This treatment combines RF technology with microneedling...