Shawn M Ehr

Suneva Medical - Artefill Horror

Suneva Medical - Artefill Horror

I had Artefill injected in 2010 and now am seeing and feeling huge lumps all over my face where the product was injected. I was never informed that this was a perm.

medical device and was told by the injector that it was only considered a long term filler (10 years max) and that it would disappear after 10 years. Here I am 10 years later and have these massive lumps on my face. It is affecting my smiling, chewing, every day life. When I attempt to open my mouth wide, I get this horrible pulling type feeling.

I have since seen a new plastic surgeon and he was the one that informed me of the product and how there are issues now with several patients. He also informed me that the only way to remove this "cement" is to have it surgically removed and since I had the filler done for cosmetic reasons, the removal would also be considered cosmetic and 100% out of pocket. I am looking at well over $30,000 to have this product removed and I can not believe there hasn't been any type of class action law suit regarding this horrible product. Has anyone seen any success after having it removed?

Will I then be left with huge pockets in my face? Dear God I'm at my wits end.

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Loss:
$30
Cons:
  • Artefill
Reason of review:
Damage to face

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

3 comments
Roberta S Jzq

Long term effects not discovered until 15 years after multiple Bellafill Artefill injection. MRI show big nodules tethered to facial nerve.

May cause facial paralysis. Company non responsive FDA must study 15 yr horrible nodules

Guest

See dr in nashville, Tennessee. Hes removed it few times before best occuplastic surgeon. Name is dr seiveking There is a reviewer here who had great results!

Darice Hnz

I too have had it done under my eyes. During our consultation the doctor did not inform me that it was permanent.

I didnt read the contract properly but im sure hes protected himself.

To think this was my fault makes me nauseous and the fact that doctors do this to pts makes me sick. I have lumps under my eyes and burning sensation 24/7

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