I am having a severe problem with my Artefille/Bellafill injections. Why have I developed swelling and redness? (Photo)

May 24, 2015
Asked By:rosebud0652 in Spring, TX

10 vials of Artefill injected about 5 weeks ago and developed severe swelling and redness about 3 hours after injection. Had asked for cheek volume and lips evened out. injections below tear troth, but mashed and manipulated for about 10 minutes. After five weeks eyes and entire face uneven. .

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