Dermal filler topical and Pain: What Users Say

• T ...
• October 29, 2016

For Facial Wrinkles "This product was injected into my face by an inexperienced doctor, encouraged by a sales rep for this deplorable product. I have severe swelling under my eyes and forehead. I've had multiple injections to rid my face of these horrible side effects to no avail. The doctor, sales rep, and producers of this hideous product take no responsibility for the horrific pain and disfigurement that I've endured! This product must be removed from the market, and I will do all I can to see this be done."

• Tac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2017

For Facial Wrinkles "I had Restylane injected in my cheeks and smile lines. I was severely bruised with deep black and blue bruises. My cheekbone area was swollen and painful. The swelling pushed on my under-eye area, causing more wrinkles around my eyes. It was painful to lay on my sides for months, which is how I sleep. My makeup could not cover the bruising, and it lasted for about 2 weeks. My skin also peeled around the bruises. A month later, I developed two pimples on my right cheek. When popped, an opaque (not pus), cream-colored gel came out, and now my right cheek looks deflated, but the left one still feels tight and looks full. I became severely anemic a month after the injections. I have chest pain when I breathe, and I often feel faint."

• Jin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 18, 2018

For Facial Wrinkles "First I had numbing cream on my face, which did not work. Then a stronger one was put on my face until it was totally numb. The injection put in my face broke, and several more were put in, mainly on one side, not the other side of my face. I looked lopsided for days after and swollen like someone punched me in the side of my face. Three months later, I still have a lump under my top lip. Made not the slightest difference to the lines on my lips, no noticeable change was evident, just pain and bruising. Very unsure of having more done. This one visit cost me £200 and was told I need to spend £600 and two more sessions to see any difference. The pain was not worth it, and the look was terrible. Suddenly, I like my wrinkles. Horrible experience."

• say...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 13, 2023

For Facial Wrinkles "I am amazed at these negative reviews. I have had Bellafill injections on the upper cheeks and nasolabial folds twice over 7 years by a board-certified plastic surgeon. The results were no less than perfect, although I did have injection bruising around the right eye that was slow to heal. I probably moved during the injection as it is painful and caused the bruise. It took 10 days to clear up. Other than that, results were no less than spectacular in removing embedded lines and plumping up my aging cheeks. (I am 71 - had the first injection at 64.) I think it's important to see a board-certified plastic surgeon, not an aesthetician, who has lots of experience with Bellafill. My doc flies around the world training other physicians in Bellafill, and I will continue to return every 5 years."

• Lis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 20, 2022

For Facial Wrinkles "I’m having terrible lumps on my lips 5 years later. They are constantly inflamed. Which I read that Bellafill isn’t even approved for lips. Bad granulomas have formed. Run from this product. We should all have a lawsuit for pain and suffering."

• Lis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 20, 2022

For Facial Wrinkles "I’m having terrible lumps on my lips 5 years later. They are constantly inflamed. Which I read that Bellafill isn’t even approved for lips. Bad granulomas have formed. Run from this product. We should all have a lawsuit for pain and suffering."

• Fre...
• December 9, 2022

For Facial Wrinkles "Horrific. I had filler on Saturday (I've had this done 2x prior year by the same Dr and no issues). My entire face became super swollen 4 days later, and I have a massive, hot, painful, shiny rash all over my face, forehead, ears, neck, and now my chest. I look 30 years older and not even like me. Hard to keep my eyes open. Haven't been to work in days. The Dr seemed like I did something wrong. He is hours away. He prescribed methylprednisolone. Started today, but I don't notice any difference yet. Actually, the rash is far worse. I don't know what to do. If you are reading this and considering any HA filler, do NOT do it!"

• Pep...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 11, 2022

For Facial Wrinkles "I had Bellafill injections done five years ago. I have seven permanent lumps around my lips. They are painful when they get caught by chewing. They make kissing difficult! It was the absolute worst thing that I ever did for my face, all just to get rid of a couple of wrinkles. As with all the other reviews, run, don’t walk away from the office!!!!! Do not do this to yourself… you are beautiful as is, and I am quite certain that additional lumps in your face will not add to your beauty."