I'm having a strange, delayed, reaction to Voluma and Volbella injections in my lips and cheeks. What is happening? (photo)

August 20, 2014
Asked By:AmeliaBentley in Vancouver, BC

I had Voluma injected into my cheeks, and Volbella in my lips in March 2014. I had a touch up of Volbella in my lips in June 2014. Now (August 17), my upper left lip swelled up. The next day my right cheek and the lower part of my lip was swollen, but the upper part was not. Now, my left cheek and right lips are swollen, right cheek is not. It moves from side to side, and when one side flairs up, the other side goes down. The areas with the swelling are exactly where the filler was injected.

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October 23, 2016

Answer: Volbella and Volume - uncommon reaction

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October 23, 2016

Answer: Volbella and Volume - uncommon reaction

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October 23, 2016

Answer: It is important to obtain an in person evaluation from your injector.

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October 23, 2016

Answer: It is important to obtain an in person evaluation from your injector.

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Answer: Very unusual

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