I got bellafill injections 7 weeks ago. There is now swelling under my eye, and a bump (which is bne underneath, not a lump). I was advised my fat pad may have been displaced. Is that possible from injections?
Answer: Bellafill Removal 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 nodules, we recommend a combination approach of filler reversal with enzymes, corticosteroids, and scar tissue modulators. Our HIDEF approach can break down filler scarring and granulomas so that they are less apparent. If the filler material itself does not dissolve, it either means the filler is likely not HA material or is unresponsive to conservative therapy. This technique may be followed by surgical removal of the filler if there is a suitable target for removal and the chance of scarring is low.
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Answer: Bellafill Removal 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 nodules, we recommend a combination approach of filler reversal with enzymes, corticosteroids, and scar tissue modulators. Our HIDEF approach can break down filler scarring and granulomas so that they are less apparent. If the filler material itself does not dissolve, it either means the filler is likely not HA material or is unresponsive to conservative therapy. This technique may be followed by surgical removal of the filler if there is a suitable target for removal and the chance of scarring is low.
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November 10, 2022
Answer: Problematic placement Hello Bren305,
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November 10, 2022
Answer: Problematic placement Hello Bren305,
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November 10, 2022
Answer: Bellafill results around eye have had a poor outcome These results are from poor injection technique. It is not related to fat pad displacement. What you are seen is a collection of filler in a superficial plane. These aren't your final results because that will take about 6 months to appreciate. However, I don't think the long term results will look cosmetically pleasing. I'm concerned about the experience of this injector and would seek out a surgeon's opinion because this probably will need excision.
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November 10, 2022
Answer: Bellafill results around eye have had a poor outcome These results are from poor injection technique. It is not related to fat pad displacement. What you are seen is a collection of filler in a superficial plane. These aren't your final results because that will take about 6 months to appreciate. However, I don't think the long term results will look cosmetically pleasing. I'm concerned about the experience of this injector and would seek out a surgeon's opinion because this probably will need excision.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Bellafill under eye contour irregularity can be corrected Hello and thanks for posting.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Bellafill under eye contour irregularity can be corrected Hello and thanks for posting.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Lower eyelid area fullness post-Bellafill Injection: Is there a treatment? Good Day. Thank you for your question and photographs.Simple Answer: there is a treatment.Your photographs show the following:lateral (temporal) lower eyelid fullness, apparently due to excess Bellafill, festoon formation (malar skin inelasticity with underlying edema), facial skin inelasticity and fine wrinkles, volume loss at adjacent tear trough area to areas of filler fullness and along the nasojugal groove down to the submalar area.A comprehensive in-person examination assists in refining the recommendations.One option is to inject either 5-FU and/or Kenalog (low dose like Kenalog 10) into the area of fullness, waiting 3-4 weeks before another injection, consider a repeat injection of the same dose or increasing to Kenalog 20 into the same area.Volume replacement into the lower eyelid and facial areas (nasojugal groove) to both improve the area of filler fullness and to improve the appearance of the festoon. Skin tightening and skin resurfacing procedures may add to the improved appearance. A key to Bellafill injection, especially in the tear trough area, is to inject less than more. I inject about 80% of the amount I believe someone requires aesthetically and about 80% of the volume present within 5 minutes of the injection remains long-term. Thus, there is a 20-40% safety zone to avoid over-injection.Best of luck.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: Lower eyelid area fullness post-Bellafill Injection: Is there a treatment? Good Day. Thank you for your question and photographs.Simple Answer: there is a treatment.Your photographs show the following:lateral (temporal) lower eyelid fullness, apparently due to excess Bellafill, festoon formation (malar skin inelasticity with underlying edema), facial skin inelasticity and fine wrinkles, volume loss at adjacent tear trough area to areas of filler fullness and along the nasojugal groove down to the submalar area.A comprehensive in-person examination assists in refining the recommendations.One option is to inject either 5-FU and/or Kenalog (low dose like Kenalog 10) into the area of fullness, waiting 3-4 weeks before another injection, consider a repeat injection of the same dose or increasing to Kenalog 20 into the same area.Volume replacement into the lower eyelid and facial areas (nasojugal groove) to both improve the area of filler fullness and to improve the appearance of the festoon. Skin tightening and skin resurfacing procedures may add to the improved appearance. A key to Bellafill injection, especially in the tear trough area, is to inject less than more. I inject about 80% of the amount I believe someone requires aesthetically and about 80% of the volume present within 5 minutes of the injection remains long-term. Thus, there is a 20-40% safety zone to avoid over-injection.Best of luck.
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