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Bellafill is Not SAFE
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Bellafill is not a safe product and should not be...
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Bellafill is not a safe product and should not be on the market. I had no idea when the product was placed in my face that i was getting acrylic put in my face. It's been a huge medical crisis and has cost me thousands of dollars so far. The only way to get my infection to go away was to have the product removed. Which, I chose a minimally invasive procedure in Italy where the product had to be melted out of my face. Suneva medical has done absolutely nothing to help me correct the problem. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED A COMPLICATION PLEASE CALL THE FDA! We have to help others make informed decisions. I still need an additional removal and reconstructive surgery. Doctors, please think about this. If there is a complication it's major. I think any provider who uses the product should have to see the consequences of complications. Silicon used off label is easier to remove than this product. Don't risk it. Even though Suneva advertises the product as being a 5 year filler...it s a permanent filler. Permanent filler equals permanent problems. Even years down the road. File your reports with the FDA, so further safety measures can be taken on this horrible product.
Replies (144)
October 25, 2016
Hi sheather, do you have any before or after photos? Also, I have only heard of Bellafill lasting 7 years, not permanent
November 7, 2016
It's essentially acrylic... and you don't want to see my after pictures. But I certainly will share. I have a hole in my face the size of a dime where they had to do I&D.
February 11, 2017
Yes, Heather is correct... it is permanent. Basically Collagen encapsulated in Acrylic.
June 25, 2022
AWESOME!!!! This has been such a great investment. So glad it is permanent b/c 7 years later my face looks so good still!!!!!!
November 20, 2016
Hi
I really feel for you at the moment , Can I ask why did you need to put Bellafill in your face ? .Looking at your before picture your face looks perfect no acne scars or dents .
That's what bellafill is mainly used for to plump up depressed scars , dents etc etc
July 26, 2017
The before picture was just after the treatment. I had significant weight loss.. about 60% of my body weight and went under 4 excess skin removal surgeries.. the last step was to add volume to my face due to the significant weight loss.
December 1, 2016
I am so sorry to see that this has happened to you. What a lot of patients, and I think some providers, do not understand is that a filler injection like any other medical procedure has risks and infection is one of those risks. Whenever we see an infection, it can be very bad like yours was and have some pretty serious consequences. Although you blame the Bellafill, this can happen and has happened with every filler. I am glad you have posted this and I hope it raises awareness about the risks of fillers. Bellafill and the other fillers are great medical devices or products but they can all cause problems. Again, I am very sorry and I hope you get some relief in terms of reconstruction soon.
December 1, 2016
Dr Windle, thanks for that info but then what would you suggest for loss of fat and scars? I tried lasers and that's what gave me scars and fat loss. I have scars all over my face. I tried fillers, fat, needling, tca cross, you name it I did it because this happen to me going on 10 yrs ago. Lasers I think aren't good at all, I had more problems than results. I heard of the Recosma that's not in the US yet gives good results. Infinity i haven't heard that many good reviews and it's expensive. What ever happen to Recell too? Have you ever heard of Recosma or know when it will be here? Thanks
December 1, 2016
This Recosma looks like something out of V . Remember that Programme about the Aliens . Before and After photos look out of this world , very hard to believe
July 26, 2017
As I've learned from experience, we need to use products that are forgiving to human error. However, the most important thing is educating patients...both by the doctor and the pharmaceutical company that this is a permanent product. People need to make an informed decision about what is best for them.
August 5, 2017
Just for clarification purposes...I am not blaming Bellafill for the infection. However, Suneva medical and doctors have a moral and ethical obligation in my opinion to give all the facts about the product. Consumers should know through literature and doctor education that the product is permanent. When someone has a complication it's life changing and most of the time the product needs removal before the underlying issue is resolved. If doctors are injecting the product they need to know how to treat complications. At minimum, Suneva should be making appropriate referrals to qualified dermal filler complication experts.
August 22, 2017
I will never use this stuff. And will probably clean my face with surgical soap before I even go in for other stuff. Infection many times is due to poor aseptic technique. But as already mentioned, with other stuff you can dissolve it so the infection can heal and site can close up. Doctors should disclose if something is being used " off label"!!!
November 28, 2017
The problem is you can not remove bellafill in order to get rid of the infection without excising it out, causing disfigurement. There is no recourse if there is a problem with bellafill. There is nothing on this earth that is complication free, so... what happens to the people who do have complications? What do you do for them?
May 20, 2019
Why would you ask him a question - he approves of a permanent filler! He believes they are all the same! He is negating the woman's very clear cut experience - not gaining knowledge.
June 25, 2019
April 6, 2021
I agree 100%. It appears many want to inject but nobody wants to clean up the mess
December 2, 2016
Have you heard about 5FU? It's a chemotherapy medication, will supposedly kill the biofilm. I have had bellafill and am scared of this happening to me. I hope there can be some sort of standardized treatment.
July 26, 2017
It's not recommended. I'm doing removal of the product. So far so good 5 treatments down!
September 14, 2018
Did the Dr. test the product on you for possible allergic reaction prior to doing the whole procedure?
May 20, 2019
Dr. Windle
,If there is an infection with a tempory product, the product can be easily removed, with a permanent filler, ie. silicone, Artrfill, Bellafill, Sculptra, there is a big problem as you can see here.I hope you have learned something!
,If there is an infection with a tempory product, the product can be easily removed, with a permanent filler, ie. silicone, Artrfill, Bellafill, Sculptra, there is a big problem as you can see here.I hope you have learned something!
UPDATED FROM ksheather
6 months post
So...see for your self how dangerous this product can be. Not to mention thousands and thousands of dollars in medical care.
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November 11, 2016
Thanks for sharing. I had Bellafill in 2008 and in 2016. Never any problem. Maybe your injector was at fault.
July 26, 2017
So glad neither of you have experienced problems with Bellafill. I do not believe there are any legitimate sources that state 99% of problems are caused by person injecting. But we can all agree that 100% of these problems are because this product was injected, yes? So best to just not take the risk...
( I previously posted this to the original thread, sorry..meant to respond to lizalizut's comment)
( I previously posted this to the original thread, sorry..meant to respond to lizalizut's comment)
December 8, 2016
I can't help but wonder if your injector was at fault. Because ive never seen Bellafill this cheap either. Whatever the case was, im sorry and I wish you a full and speedy resolution!
December 13, 2016
Of course my doctor was at fault for for the infection. The issue is if there is a complication YOU can not easily remove the product. They do not market it as a permeant filler and it is permeant ACRYLIC in your face.
February 27, 2017
May 20, 2017
You clearly do not have an understanding of the product. My infection will never go away until the product is removed. This is the only product that is permanent. Trust me when I say I'm working with worldwide experts on this issue who have the unfortunate experience of seeing people from all over the world. Once the object is removed the infection will go away. I'm more than a year into this and have not been able to stop antibiotic treatment. It's getting better every time, but I have a long road ahead of me.
UPDATED FROM ksheather
6 months post
Second trip to Milan
A second removal is needed which means a second trip to Milan. Followed by scar revision and fat grafting. I've been on antibiotics since May 16th and wear a bandage on face everyday to cover the hole in my face.
It's not worth it! Had this not been a permanent filler this WOULD BE EASY TO TREAT! Think twice...PLEASE! Also, file your reports with the FDA if you have a complication. Nothing will change if people continue to suffer in silence.
It's not worth it! Had this not been a permanent filler this WOULD BE EASY TO TREAT! Think twice...PLEASE! Also, file your reports with the FDA if you have a complication. Nothing will change if people continue to suffer in silence.
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November 16, 2016
This cr*p came across my FB feed, oh 5 years, that sounds cool! Apparently NOT. Whew. You saved me! Thanks so much! I sure hope you can clear this mess up soon & get the fat grafting. I feel so bad for you! ~HUGS~ This sounds like a rebranded Bio-alcamid product, sheezzz.
March 30, 2017
July 26, 2017
Who said it was the product that caused the problem? The problem is that when there is a complication you can't remove the product without medical excision or traveling internationally. Please read in more detail. If you like the product and you feel educated to make an informed decision then by all means use the product. My review is to help others understand if they happen to have a problem be fully prepared for a major medical and financial cries.
November 21, 2016
Did you have a skin test prior to your injection? I'm so very sorry this happened to you. I already had a skin test but no facial injections yet. Came across this and am trying to make a educated judgement.
November 23, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear you went though all that. It's devastating when things go wrong. You looked beautiful, why did you go for it? I was thinking of it for scars that laser made on my face but now I won't thanks to your post. Thank you for sharing your story and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.