It can also be used to even out a scars. The results last anywhere from a few months up to a year or two. Most patients have three or four touch-up treatments per year. The procedure lasts from 15 minutes to an hour. Sometimes a series of injections are needed, such as two or three treatments over a three-month period.
Patients are usually fully awake and treatments take place in outpatient settings.
Side affects are few and include short-term, localized puffiness, bruising, redness, stinging, and throbbing. This information is not to substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your condition.