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Bioalcamid filling problem
Mar 3, 2009
Dr. Pierone,
i've done Bioalcamid filling on my cheeks 1-1/2 year back.. i liked it at the beginning but after few months, i ve noticed a swelling on one of the sides (under my right eye), it's slightly getting bigger and darker. I'm worried if this is safe to keep it as per his advice.. my physician told me it looks like my body didn't accept it as it should be, being allergic to this substance, and advised me to leave it for sometime hoping it would go by time while it's not. i'm worried and not sure what i need to do, plz advise.
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Response from Dr. Pierone
Hello, and thanks for posting.
Bioalcamid is known for late development of infection and it is possible that you may have a low grade infection producing the inflammation under your right eye. Or this may be an allergic reaction known as a late granuloma formation. The first step would be to see the doctor that placed the implant and get his or her opinion on the problem.
If this is a low grade infection, then antibiotics may help suppress it. If it represents a granuloma, then a course of anti-inflammatory medication may help suppress the reaction.
Sometimes these implants need to be removed because of chronic infection or inflammation. In some cases the implant can be punctured and the internal gel squeezed out. But other times, a surgical procedure to remove the implant may be necessary.
I hope that this information helps and best of luck to you!
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