The only way to remove Bellafill is by surgical removal which can be very difficult if the product is dispersed. Many clinicians will do a staged injection of this product over 2 to 3 sessions so that there is not over-stimulation of collagen.
Bellafill cannot be removed once injected but will be metabolized by the body after a few years.
Bellafill is considered a long term, semi-permanent dermal filler. This means that once it is injected, it cannot be dissolved or removed from the treated area. Unlike hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that can be removed or dissolved with hyaluronidase injections, PMMA stays put in the skin once it is injected there.
Granulomas and nodules that develop following Bellafill injections can be managed with a series of injections of triamcinolone and 5FU, which are designed to shrink the nodules down. Surgery is a possible, yet infrequent, course of action for granulomas.
Answer: After performing thousands of syringes of Bellafill over the last 7 years, half of my patients returning 9-12 months later notice that their Bellafill looks even better than after the initial treatment.
The area injected with Bellafill® is raised by the bovine collagen, which then disappears over 1-3 months.
Answer: Can Bellafill be dissolved? No. Bellafill is a permanent filler that lasts over 5 years. When nodules or granulomas appear, steroid or saline injection into the area can help resolve these issues.
You can try massage, it won't hurt but probably won't do much. Poorly placed Bellafill almost always needs surgical excision.
Bellafill - A Collagen Stimulator
When Bellafill is injected, the PMMA and collagen gel provide immediate correction. Over time the collagen gel dissipates and fibroblasts migrate in and around the PMMA microspheres.
Lumps and bumps are common after lip filler injections. The good news is that they can be effectively treated with gentle massage after initial swelling subsides.
To dissolve lip fillers, you'll need to receive injections of hyaluronidase (Hyalase) near the filler. Hyaluronidase is a concentrated synthetic form of an enzyme that naturally occurs in your body. When injected, it begins to break down the filler, speeding up the dissolving process that would take place over time.
You cannot dissolve lip fillers at home. Only licensed medical professionals can administer the enzyme hyaluronidase. However, you can wait for your dermal fillers to dissolve on their own.
So while the body naturally breaks them down over time, there is a way to speed up the process: Injections of hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase is what the body produces naturally to break down fillers, so by injecting more, it allows the lips to regain natural shape quicker, usually going down within 3-4 days.
PMMA Microspheres
In this filler, PMMA acts as structural support for the skin, like scaffolding for a building, working to hold up the skin and fill in lost volume. PMMA takes several years to be metabolized by the body, which is a large part of why this treatment lasts so long.
Unlike all other fillers including Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, Perlane, Sculptra or Radiesse, Bellafill should be considered permanent. Bellafill cannot be dissolved the way that hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane can be dissolved.
As a 5-year filler, Bellafill won't go away nearly as fast as Restylane or Juvederm. Many doctors only prefer Restylane and Juvederm, not because these temporary fillers are any better than Bellafill, but because they know that if they make a mistake, a temporary filler goes away quicker.
A: Bellafill is an injectable bovine collagen (sourced from calf) dermal filler with non-resorbable polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres that provide structural support to the skin. It also contains 0.3% of local anesthetic (lidocaine). The lidocaine in Bellafill helps to improve the comfort of the injection.
Answer: Q: Can you get a facelift after having Bellafil injections? Yes, you can have a facelift after having any filler injections. If the filler has not achieved any significant volume addition your surgeon can also add more volume with other synthetic fillers, implants or your own fat.
Bellafill® is strategically injected just below the surface of the skin in a quick procedure that typically lasts less than 30 minutes. Several areas may be treated in one appointment and Bellafill® injections can be combined with other non-surgical procedures. Contact us to schedule your Bellafill® consultation.
It is FDA-approved for correction of nasolabial folds and acne scars. Bellafill comes as a gel in pre-filled 0.8 mL syringes.
Due to the microsphere support structure, your skin will continue to improve for 12 months, and patients have a 90% satisfaction rate at this point. It's likely that even after 5 years your skin will continue to look healthy and smooth. Many people experience results that can last as long as 8-10 years after injection.
Yes, use Bellafill once to fill in smile lines and it'll last up to 5 years. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which often dissolve within a few months, Bellafill creates a lasting improvement in your skin. Its tiny, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microspheres are suspended within a base of smooth collagen gel.
Bellafill is most commonly injected into: Cheeks. Nose. Lips.