Would Bellafill be a good option to fill in my hip dips?

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I recently talked to a doctor about Bellafill to correct my hip dips. I do not have enough fat for a bbl, I’m very happy with my butt I just want to correct my hips. I would also like to avoid the bbl recovery process if it’s possible. When I started looking online at Bellafill I saw some women say they had reactions to the filler years later and some women even formed painful nodules? I know the filler can’t be dissolved like Juvederm so I want to make sure I’m making a good decision.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Surgical removal of Bellafill is possible and we have a wide ranging experience with the treatment. Some areas of the face can be treated because the Bellafill removal scars are barely visible. We have found that Bellafill nodules, if palpated, can be removed from the tissue. Undereye Bellafill, nasolabial fold Bellafill, and lip filler can be treated successfully. Diffuse Bellafill is difficult to treat.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes fillers can be used in large quantities but there is risk such as lumps, bumps, irregularities and comes with a high cost. we do a-lot of these treatments using bellafill and sculptra in combination.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Richard E. Moore, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Bellafill is a bio-stimulator that promotes the production of your body's own collagen. Each syringe will produce a little less than 1 cc of volume and it takes approximately 6 syringes to equal a teaspoon. This can make it rather expensive to use Bellafill for this indication but it will yield a very long lasting result. I have been injecting Artefill/Bellafill since its introduction and have not seen an issue with nodule development.

I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.

Richard Wellington Swift, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your interesting question. I would recommend Sculptra or Radiesse rather than Bellafill for your hip dips. Both fillers have successfully been used for this. I recommend that you have a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is experienced with these fillers for hip dips. Best wishes, Richard Wellington Swift, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Barry Ginsburg, MD · Answer

hip dips can be caused by cellulite or may just be "normal" loss of subcutaneous tissue. localized cellulite can be treated with subcision and then filled with bellafill.. I have treated numerous patients this way.

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