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).
Bellafill is a cosmetic dermal filler. It's used to improve the appearance of wrinkles and correct facial contours for a more youthful appearance. It's an injectable filler with a collagen base and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres.
Bellafill® stands out from the crowd of traditional hyaluronic acid fillers because it offers two things that no other injectable filler can offer; 1- stimulates natural collagen production. 2- Bellafill is the only product on the market that is indicated to last up to 5 years.
Common side effects include swelling, bruising, tenderness, redness, or slight bleeding at the injection site. It's possible but rare to develop an infection at the injection site. In rare cases, the microspheres can cause lumps, also known as granulomas, by forming scar tissue under the skin.
Answer: Safety of Bellafill
Bellafill is safe when injected correctly by a skilled doctor. It is the longest lasting filler available in the United States and has been shown to last at least 5 years (though it probably lasts even longer).
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.
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.
Treatment with Bellafill costs $3,262 on average, but the price can range between $799 and $5,100, according to 287 reviews from RealSelf members who've had it. Doctors on RealSelf say that one syringe of Bellafill costs $800 to $1,200, and it's not uncommon to need multiple syringes to achieve your desired results.
Granulomas, lumps, and swelling have been reported in Bellafill® patients and may form years after injection. Granulomas, lumps, and swelling frequently resolve over time or with treatment.
Bellafill cannot be removed once injected but will be metabolized by the body after a few years.
Hyaluronidase will not help with fillers such as Radiesse, Bellafill, and Sculptra. In certain patients, a steroid injection may help reverse the effects of some of these fillers to an extent, but the only surefire way to “undo” the results of these fillers is to wait for them to be absorbed by the body.
Bellafill is the only dermal filler that stimulates collagen growth long term to help maintain your youthful appearance for up to 5 years.
Collagen Types I and III are predominant forms found in the skin. Bellafill stimulates both Type I and Type III collagen for long-lasting correction.
Bellafill can last five years without requiring maintenance treatments. Sculptra can last up to two years but requires some follow-up from a physician. Bellafill also gives immediate results that tend to get better over time. If you want to learn which dermal filler is right for you, we encourage you to speak with Dr.
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Bellafill is a collagen-based filler that contains polymethyl methacrylate. While your body might quickly absorb or metabolize other fillers, Bellafill's unique formulation enables it to last much longer. Many patients enjoy results for five years or more after a single treatment.
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.
Bellafill® contains non-absorbable PMMA microspheres. Implantation can only be physically removed. Sometimes there is a tweaking that needs to be performed (massage, adding more) in the month following the injection to have optimal results.
Recovery. Most dermal fillers require three to seven days to settle into the skin, and that is when results from treatment begin to show. For this filler, the recovery time is between seven and 10 days, which is when any swelling and redness to the skin should disappear completely.
While Bellafill can be molded a little bit right when it is being injected, after about an hour it will no longer move and it will remain in place. If your injection was recent then you are likely experiencing changes due to swelling that can change the shape of your lips for about 3 weeks after your treatment.
On average, the cost for Bellafill injections are around $1,000 per syringe. However, Beautiful U charges $800 a syringe but we also discount it even more when you purchase a kit of 5 syringes. This makes each syringe $640.
Many plastic surgeons say that Juvederm and Restylane are the most durable and longest-lasting fillers available. Both contain hyaluronic acid and are good for smoothing wrinkles and lines. Hyaluronic acid carries 1,000 times its weight in water and makes the skin look young, supple, and soft.
Yes, this filler works beautifully to erase the appearance of sagging, wrinkles, puffiness, bags, and dark circles under the eyes. It is much more predictable than under-eye fat grafting and lasts far longer than dermal fillers made with hyaluronic acid (HA).
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.
A good candidate for Bellafill is a healthy individual over 21 years of age with atrophic acne scars or moderate to severe facial volume loss. They should not be allergic to bovine collagen or lidocaine, two ingredients in Bellafill that can cause allergic reactions.