Bellafill and alpha-gal allergy: are there any contradictions?

October 11, 2019
Asked By:rdmspirit in Roanoke, VA

I would like to be able to consider Bellafill, however, I have had the alpha gal allergy for 5 years now. Even though the skin allergy test for Bellafill came out negative, I am concerned about delayed allergic reaction down the road. I am wondering if injection of the bovine collagen used may trigger a reaction as would ingestion, or not since it is a completely different "delivery method." Any thoughts/insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your time... Roxanne

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
January 12, 2020

Answer: Expertise in Bellafill complications and granulomas

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 12, 2020

Answer: Expertise in Bellafill complications and granulomas

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2019

Answer: Concern with possible Bellafill allergy

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
November 13, 2019

Answer: Concern with possible Bellafill allergy

Michael I. Echavez, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Bellafill

Everything you need to know about Bellafill

  • 56% worth it
  • 170.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $3,298
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Bellafill

Everything you need to know about Bellafill

  • 56% worth it
  • 170.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $3,298
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT