PMMA Overfill in Infraorbital Rim: Will Kenalog Help?

Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a thermoplastic material (Plexiglas) that is injected into the skin to permanently reduce lines and skin depressions. It is only FDA-approved for use in the smile lines, although is commonly used elsewhere. As it is a permanent filler,treatment is often performed over several treatment sessions so that one does not "over-correct" the area. In the U.S., PMMA is available for injection and is combined with bovine collagen. The collagen portion of... more

Typically, one does get some swelling about two weeks after injection with PMMA when it might not have been there previously. You don't say how long it's been since the treatment but it may be the best thing to do is nothing and wait for this to subside. I would tend not to use Juvederm in this area because I think it may cause more discolouration (Tindall effect) than the others. I hope this helps.