Can Sculptra be injected in a site where Bellafill has been injected?

Thank you for your question. Bellafill, formerly known as Artefill, is indeed a permanent filler. The PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) microspheres in Bellafill are designed to remain in your tissues indefinitely. While the collagen in Bellafill provides an initial volumizing effect, this...

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...

Bellafill is comprised of mostly of collagen and collagen injections have long nee known to make lumps. They almost always get better in time (usually 3 months). If you cannot see them, I always recommend just leaving them alone. If you can see them, serial injections with low doses of...

Great question! Bellafill is a great treatment for hand rejuvenation.  I have used it on many of my patients who are looking to restore a more youthful look to their hands. The key is to find an experienced injector and to combine it with other treatments if necessary.  For example, to...

Bellafill for the upper lips works very well. It is not recommended for the lips by the makers of the product, Suneva Medical, but if a micro-cannula is used, it can give exceptional results. Make sure you see an experienced injector and check out their work (before and after photos) before...

It takes time to settle down from the injection. I would wait it out. The end result will be less that what you see right now. You have to wait for the swelling to subside and the collagen to be absorbed. The stimulate collagen should come in more naturally.