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Does An MRI Scan Detect Dermal Fillers Injected In The Body?

Posted on Wed, 22 Mar 2017

Question: hello doctor i had got dermal fillers injected 1 month back .please tell me whether permanent and temporary fillers can be detected through mri or not?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dermal filer can be detected with MRI scan

Detailed Answer:
Helli. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

Yes, an MRI can very well detect a dermal filler.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

can temporary fillets be also detected through mri

can temporary fillers be also detected through mri? I will get digital mri done for that but I don't want to disclose it to the radiologist. what mri should be done for that?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Temporary fillers can be detected with contrast enhanced MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, temporary dermal fillers can be detected with MRI depending on the skill of radiologist. A contrast enhanced MRI can detect temporary fillers.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

if I go for facial mri will it detect other skin concerns also such as open pores, along etc

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding use of MRI

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

An MRI is useful for evaluating pathology or alterations of soft tissue structures that are deeper and therefore not accessible to human view. Open pores Or large pores is a superficial and a normal anatomic variation so that would not be reported or detected in an MRI.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

so which skin analysis should I go for the analysis of my skin? should I go for skin biopsy and something else?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding skin analysis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You may simply go for a visit to a clinic. Most of the time clinical examination is sufficient to guide a doctor regarding further management. A skin biopsy is rarely done on face unless there is a real need for it and if it is going to influence treatment. Your dermatologist may in addition to clinical examination may also do a skinscope examination which is a wood's light examination in a dark room and displays certain signs more clearly like pigmentation and its level (epidermal or dermal).

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana