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Laser with bellafill 3 months later

UPDATED FROM Exuberant8036
1 year post

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Exuberant8036February 5, 2021
WORTH IT$1,700
Now I am getting a lot of lumps in the area the bellafill was injected and it seems like the scars are coming back. I know the lumps aren't acne since they don't ever go away. I was pretty happy at first but now I'm just thinking there is nothing that will minimize my scars. Now I have the scars coining back and lumps to go with it.

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Kathleen Gilmore, MD

Kathleen Gilmore, MD

Board Certified Family Physician

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mdreaming
February 24, 2021
Dr.Enzer. Rhode Island
eyerhino
June 23, 2021
Hi Exuberant8036,
On rare instances, Bellafill can cause lumpiness. That is one of the reasons why some doctors don't prefer to adminster Bellafill and the other reason is that it is semi-permanent - can last five years or more. I had 5 syringes of Bellafill in my nasalabial folds and I did not have the contour irregularities. Perhaps, you can try hyaluronic acid such as Restylane or Juvederm. They are are very temporary and last about a year or even only 6 months to smooth out the valleys. If these fillers don't work, the doctor can always dissolve it unlike Bellafill. However, the frequency can be very pricey over time. Perhaps a couple of thousands annually.
Exuberant8036
June 23, 2021
Bellafill for acne only lasts about a year. Its pretty much gone now. Only a few areas with lumps. I had her inject a second time to try to fix some areas but I won't be doing it again. Thanks for the input.
eyerhino
June 27, 2021
Dear Exuberant8036,
May I ask how you attained the contour irregularities? Acnes come and go, so that can't be it. Perhaps you had an adverse reaction to the bovine component in the Bellafill?
Exuberant8036
June 27, 2021
Acne can cause major damage. Not sure what you are referring to by contour irregularities. My skin has been this way for years. I did get some improvement with bellafill.
Exuberant8036
June 28, 2021
To add. I had cyctic acne and thats what caused the damage to my skin.
lindyshellp
July 11, 2021
I agree. Cystic acne can cause scarring. I have a few on each side of my lower mouth area by my chin from when I was younger. But I do agree be careful with Bellafill or Sculptra. I had the ladder injected in my face about six years ago and while I like the fullness I had a major reaction with burning in my cheeks that lasted over a year. Never again! I later found out that these products are basically plastic beads they are putting in your face! I would stick with hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvéderm to fill in depressions. Much safer although not as long lasting unfortunately.
UPDATED FROM Exuberant8036
10 months post

Laser and Bellafill Combination

Exuberant8036October 30, 2020

I have done many different lasers over the past 20 years and nothing seemed to improve my acne scars.

I went to Dr.Gimore to attempt another treatment with a co2 laser since it appears that my scars were getting worse as I aged. At first I thought the laser made my face look worse. Dr.Gilmore had me come in to assess. She suggested bellafill which would last 5yrs if not more.  

I waited about 8 months since it takes time for collagen to rebuild. I still wasn't sure that the bellafill made that much of an improvement so Dr.Gilmore had me come in to do photos today. I was blown away when compared photos to my first couple visits with her. I did gain some weight so my face is bigger now, however, I dont think that has anything to do with the scars looking better. I've been heavier and my scars still looked bad. I am planning to go back for 2 more syringes of bellafill and maybe cheek filler. They do say it can take a few treatments of bellafill to achieve desirable results. I had lost all hope thinking that my face was ruined for the rest of my life but this gives me hope. I highly recommend Dr. Gilmore.

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Kind3350
March 6, 2021
Try scultra
UPDATED FROM Exuberant8036
10 months post

Almost one year after laser

Exuberant8036October 30, 2020
I think it took awhile for collagen to build. The bellafill also helped a lot. I am posting before and after photos under a bellafill review. I am satisfied and plan to do 2 more syringes of the bellafill. Click on my username to see review on Bellafill.

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