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How long will this cannula wound last? (Photo)

Yesterday I had bellafill injected by a doctor using the cannula technique. I've had it done once before but a needle was used. This time there was a hole from the cannula. It looks like I popped a pimple because there's a big bump where the cannula went through. How long is it going to stay like this. It's inflamed.

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Cannula entry wound still inflamed after 1 day

December 12th, 2016
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I can take a couple days to settle down. This is nothing to worry about. Somewhat larger cannulas are used with Bellafill but they all heal up fine. If it becomes tender or red, discuss with your provider. Bellafill is a safe, long lasting filler. I place the filler deeply with cannulas as well.

Web reference: https://stevenfweinermd.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/bellafill-is-a-unique-safe-long-lasting-filler/

Steven F. Weiner, MD


Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

December 12th, 2016

Cannula entry wound still inflamed after 1 day

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I can take a couple days to settle down. This is nothing to worry about. Somewhat larger cannulas are used with Bellafill but they all heal up fine. If it becomes tender or red, discuss with your provider. Bellafill is a safe, long lasting filler. I place the filler deeply with cannulas as well.

Learn more: https://stevenfweinermd.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/bellafill-is-a-unique-safe-long-lasting-filler/

Steven F. Weiner, MD


Panama City Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 45 reviews

Cannula

August 4th, 2016
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It's hard to tell from the picture if this is a hole from the injection site, or swelling, or possible small amount of Bellafill product that was injected to close to the skin as the cannula was being pulled out.    I would wait a week or two to see if the bump or swelling goes down.   If the swelling remains and stays firm, it could be the product which can be reduced by a small amount of steroid injection in the bump.

Erik Suh, MD

Erik Suh, MD
Bellevue Family Physician
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 reviews

August 4th, 2016

Cannula

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It's hard to tell from the picture if this is a hole from the injection site, or swelling, or possible small amount of Bellafill product that was injected to close to the skin as the cannula was being pulled out.    I would wait a week or two to see if the bump or swelling goes down.   If the swelling remains and stays firm, it could be the product which can be reduced by a small amount of steroid injection in the bump.

Erik Suh, MD
Bellevue Family Physician

Cannula Injection Sites for Bellafill

July 26th, 2016
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Congratulations on making the decision to get one of the best fillers there are.  Hopefully you will like the results.  The cannula entrance points will usually be gone in a day or two.  They are simply large needle holes that your body will repair within days.
I hope that helps.
Best regards

Web reference: http://drwindle.com/plastic-surgery-face/bellafill-artefill/

Brian Windle, MD
July 26th, 2016

Cannula Injection Sites for Bellafill

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Congratulations on making the decision to get one of the best fillers there are.  Hopefully you will like the results.  The cannula entrance points will usually be gone in a day or two.  They are simply large needle holes that your body will repair within days.
I hope that helps.
Best regards

Learn more: http://drwindle.com/plastic-surgery-face/bellafill-artefill/

Brian Windle, MD

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