Does Bellafill last any longer than 5 years? Is there anyway to remove it?
Answer: Removal of Bellafill is possible Dear patient,
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Answer: Removal of Bellafill is possible Dear patient,
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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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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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May 24, 2018
Answer: Can Bellafill be removed? The actually duration of Bellafill is much longer than 5 years and is most likely permanent. The study was only a 5 year study and then it was reported. There is actually a 10 year study almost completed. Bellafill can only be removed with surgery. If there is granuloma or excessive collagen formation, some docs use 5FU, Steroids, and rarely collagenase.
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May 24, 2018
Answer: Can Bellafill be removed? The actually duration of Bellafill is much longer than 5 years and is most likely permanent. The study was only a 5 year study and then it was reported. There is actually a 10 year study almost completed. Bellafill can only be removed with surgery. If there is granuloma or excessive collagen formation, some docs use 5FU, Steroids, and rarely collagenase.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Bellafill longevity Thank you for your question. Bellafill is made up of spheres of PMMA which act as a biostimulator to promote collagen growth. The PMMA particles actually do not go away and the duration of effect is well beyond 5 years in most patients. As we age our collagen production diminishes so the response over many years will likely decline to some extent. The only way to remove Bellafill is by surgical removal which can be very difficult if the product is dispersed. Many clinicians will do a staged injection of this product over 2 to 3 sessions so that there is not over-stimulation of collagen.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Bellafill longevity Thank you for your question. Bellafill is made up of spheres of PMMA which act as a biostimulator to promote collagen growth. The PMMA particles actually do not go away and the duration of effect is well beyond 5 years in most patients. As we age our collagen production diminishes so the response over many years will likely decline to some extent. The only way to remove Bellafill is by surgical removal which can be very difficult if the product is dispersed. Many clinicians will do a staged injection of this product over 2 to 3 sessions so that there is not over-stimulation of collagen.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
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