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Although HA is a natural component of the dermis, its injection may provoke undesired effects depending on variable factors:
- External: type of product, technique, injected area, number of injections, volume
- Internal: phototype, medical history, skin tolerance and sensitivity
The side effects are generally benign, reversible and temporary*:
Onset after injection | Side effects | Estimated duration |
Immediate (1 – 15 days) |
|
8 days |
Semi-delayed (15 days – 3 months) |
|
1 – 6 months |
Delayed (3 – 24 months) |
|
1 – 12 months |
Delayed (rare) (> 3 months – x years) |
|
X months – permanent |
Non-exhaustive list of side effects associated with the use of injectable wrinkle fillers
Source: ‘‘Topical report – Injectable products to fill wrinkles’’ – The French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) July 2012.
*If you notice side effects after your injection, please contact your practitioner and/or TEOXANE Laboratories.
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