I’m thin/fit but no matter how much I work out, my elbows & knees are starting to look like an old lady! I don’t have enough loose skin to merit surgery (nor do I want huge scars on my arms/legs). I saw a YouTube vlog about sculptra injections just above the knees & wondered if that (or another filer) was a good option. I’d like whatever filler you suggest to be affordable as I’m guessing much more filler would be needed in these areas than in the face. Any advice?
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Fillers only last 1-2 years and would be very expensive for a temporary benefit. Renuva fat injection may be of some help. I would see a plastic surgeon for fat grafting.
The bluish discoloration that can be seen after fillers, or Tyndall effect is due to superficial placement of the filler and not the filler itself. If injected by an experienced physician then likelihood of getting a Tyndall effect again is slim. Make sure you see an expert physician. Best wishes.
Thank your for your pictures and question. It does look like a late onset nodule / granuloma. This is a rare but a possible complication after dermal filler treatment. Often, a combination of antibiotic, prednisone and multiple hyaluronidase injection sessions is necessary. It should reso...
