I have Artefill injected on nasolabial fold multiple times over the years. My nasolabial fold area is very fleshy and fatty and the Artefill makes it worse. The area feels hard like cement. My questions: 1. Can surgical excision be done using intraoral incision? Artefill is localized on my smile line about 1 inch long. 2. Can I have nasolabial fold subcision to release the skin with Artefill in the subcision area? 3. Can I remove Artefill during bullhorn liplift using the liplift incision?
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Thank you for your inquiry. For a relatively shallow scar like yours, you could certainly minimize or even eliminate the appearance without surgical excision. At our office, we offer microneedling with PRP, which is a minimally-invasive procedure that works with the body’s own healing process t...
Robert J. Troell, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
First, I understand your frightened and concerned about this not resolving.
Second, there is an easy fix.
I have injected a large amount of Bellafill, for instance over 800 syringes in 2015. This is an unusual occurrence this delayed. In the acute 2 to 4 weeks it may resolve with no treatment ...
Robert J. Troell, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
This is an excellent consideration. Making the wrong choice can result in a long history of problems.
I practice in Southern California and Las Vegas, NV. It is against the law to inject Silikon in Nevada. And, there is virtually no other medical severe prohibitions than this in Nevada.
I have...