I've been thru 2 rounds of dissolve to address migration on top lip, including completely dissolving lips. I want to refill but still see it, especially when I press my lips together. Could it be scar tissue & more dissolving will not help? I have concerns about continuing to dissolve as I believe it's eaten some of my natural tissue & am reading stories on here about people with permanent damage from dissolving, but am worried if I refill the migration will come right back & be more obvious.
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September 23, 2022
Answer: Scar tissue and filler migration are common
Hi Charlotte! The irregularity at the lip border could be any of the things you mentioned. Most commonly, it is filler that collects in the area. Or, it could be inflammation. I have my patients monitor and massage the area for 2-3 weeks to see if improvement is made. If not, it becomes a...
Longterm filler problems include migration, edema, and nodularity. Filler migration and permanence is a very common problem because there are many different types of HA fillers on the market and each is specified for a specific part of the face. Use of highly cohesive fillers on thin skin may...
The edema and excess filler should be reversed if that is your preference. I do this all of the time in my office but use a HIDEF approach that gradually reduces volume in order to exact the results.
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Dr. Karamanoukian
Reaself100 Surgeon
