I Think my Skin is Trying to Slough from Juvederm 5 Days Ago. What Can I Do?

asked 1 year ago by millie1810 in Tupelo, MS
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: flaky, reaction

severe bruising and tissue inside of bruise is very flaky and seems to be weeping a little fluid. Is this the beginning of necrosis? I'm really scared.

10 answers to I Think my Skin is Trying to Slough from Juvederm 5 Days Ago. What Can I Do?

See Your Doctor or Dermatologist ASAP

Go back and see the MD that injected the Juvederm ASAP for evaluation and trteatment and if this isn't possible please see a Dermatologists ASAP.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Bruising and flaking with weeping after Juvederm

Any unusual reaction such as this needs to be addressed by your doctor immediately. Yes this can mean there is necrosis or death of the top layer of skin. People have healed quite well after there doctors have managed this complication well, but it could lead to scarring at times. This is not something to address on the internet, but the doctor who injected you, knowing the best, exactly what was done, how much, in which plane was it injected, and if there were any... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

It could be necrosis from obstruction of an artery

You should go back to see your doctor. It could be necrosis from obstruction of an artery or it could be an infection. Necrosis can be treated with warm compresses and nitropaste. If it’s an infection, it can be treated with antibiotics and that should be looked at right away.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

Skin Slough after Juvederm

As other responders have said, see your physician as soon aspossible. If there is impending necrosis, treatment can possibly avoid serious consequences.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Bruising and weeping skin after filler

If your skin is very bruised and the skin looks angry or like it is dying, then go back immediately to your doctor. You may have impending skin necrosis or even a herpetic outbreak.. If it is the former, hyaluronidase may help.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Severe bruising and weeping skin after Juvederm injection

Please return to your injecting doctor's office as soon as possible. If this is necrosis, timely dissolution of the filler with hyaluronidase can help the tissue heal much better with less scarring. It is also possible that the bruise has caused irritation of the skin above it, but it does need to be evaluated as soon as possible.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Severe bruising, pain and skin slough unusual after HA fillers - please return to your injector ASAP

Severe bruising, pain and skin slough are unusual following hyaluronic acid fillers. As my colleagues mentioned, if there does appear to be a complication developing, hyaluronidase might fix the issue. Antibiotics can also help in the unusual case of infection. Drainage of a hematoma (collection of blood) will also help. However, it's impossible to determine the exact nature of the problem over the internet. Please return to your injector today for evaluation. Stephen Weber, M.D., Ph... more

Stephen Weber, MD
Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Severe bruising and flaking of skin

I agree with the others who have responded to this question - you should go see your practitioner as soon as possible for evaluation and possible injection with hyaluronidase. A complication other than tissue necrosis may be occurring, but we cannot be certain from your description.

Bryan K. Chen, MD
San Diego Dermatologist

Skin sloughing off after Juvederm

Hi, I agree with Dr. Smith above. You should go back and immediately see your doctor. Juvederm just like other fillers can cause bruising but also rarely can lead to necrosis. If this is the case, this can be reversed by injecting Hyaluronidase in the area but this should be done as soon as possible. Dr. Behnam

Ben Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

If you are concerned about a reaction to a filler you should return to your doctor ASAP

Without seeing a photo or even knowing which part of your face is affected, it is impossible to suggest a diagnosis BUT if you are concerned about a reaction to a filler or the possibility of necrosis if a blood vessel is blocked you should return immediately to your doctor [I assume you were treated by a physician]. Fortunately, one advantage of hyaluronic acid [HA] fillers like Juvéderm® and Restylane® is that they can be dissolved in a matter of hours by injection of... more