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Miracle worker - results speak for themselves

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Dr. K is a miracle worker

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Oceanview1027
I've been dealing with the results of overfilling with Metacril (a product similar to Bellafill) and silicone injections for 15+ years. I've had numerous surgeries, and the fix for this is overwhelmingly simple. He did a series of injections to bring down the volume and the results speak for themselves. The combo (Kenalog, verapamil, collagenase) isn't a permanent solution, but in the experience I've had with this, 5FU prevents new tissue formation. My plan is to have one more injection to bring down additional volume and then try 5FU to keep it gone.

The cost per injection was about $300 and I've had two so far. I'll have one more and then do 5FU. I'll update the cost when I am finished with treatment.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 20, 2022

Thanks for sharing your journey so far with the community! Looking forward to your future updates as you continue with treatment! 

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July 13, 2023
How often would you need to get the injections? every 3 months, 6 months, 9 months? It looked amazing.
UPDATED FROM Oceanview1027
26 days post

Swelling is mostly back :(

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Oceanview1027
The results looked good for awhile, but now that the swelling has returned I’m not sure this was worth it. The Kenalog is too rough on my skin for this to be a longterm solution.

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July 13, 2023
Oh NO. I just saw your pics and the immediate results looked AMAZING. Would you be willing to post current pics to show how much the swelling returned? I have the same issue as you -- bottom lip has gotten VERY bad and I'll be following your path...
August 13, 2023
I’ve had one lip surgery to remove silicone injection. Surgeon removed 4 large granulomas. That was in 2022. The swelling is beginning to reappear. I was considering injections that she recommended to reduce inflammation. I believe they are the same injection you had so I’m alarmed that the swelling has returned. Please post pic
August 13, 2023
Why do you consider the Kenalog rough on your skin?
March 9, 2024
Hi, I've had kenakort and other injections too, didn't work. I'm going to Perú third week of April for removal. The Dr told me it has to be done under open surgery and temporal lift, if not my face will be saggy. Let's see.
March 27, 2024
I’m from Peru and have permanent filler too. Who are you going to see there? Please respond
May 13, 2024
Go to Dr Fernando Neira Carpio, he's the best.
May 13, 2024
DR Neira Carpio is the best
May 22, 2024
Is this the doc in Peru? Did he fix you?