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Article: Complications with fillers, botox injections can be avoided.(Dermatologic Surgery)
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- Skin & Allergy News
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- May 1, 2007
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MIAMI BEACH -- Inappropriate placement and potential sensitivity reactions are possible complications of fillers, and asymmetry, swelling, and bruising can occur after injections with botulinum toxin, Dr. Joel L. Cohen said at a symposium sponsored by the Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery.
"Most people have moved away from injecting Radiesse in hps--it can migrate superficially and give a 'popcorn' appearance," he said. "Most of our patients are of the age that they think back to Goldie Hawn in the 'The First Wives Club.'"
Permanent fillers can be less forgiving and require more expertise to inject. ArteFill became the first ...