Swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the injection site are common side effects, but they should resolve within a week or two. The injected area may feel sore and stiff to the touch or appear uneven (due to swelling) for up to a week after the injection. If you still have asymmetrical results after your swelling has gone down, ask if your provider can correct the issue during a touch-up appointment.
If small lumps or bumps do occur, they usually resolve on their own within a few weeks. Applying an ice pack and softly massaging the area can help speed up the process.
To minimize side effects, avoid drinking alcohol and taking blood thinners, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), for a week before your appointment. You’ll also need to refrain from exercising for 48 hours afterward.
It’s rare, but all fillers carry a risk of tissue death if accidentally injected into a blood vessel and not dissolved quickly. Hyaluronic acid–based dermal fillers like Revolax can be dissolved with an injection of hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks it down—though, according to doctors on RealSelf, it may be somewhat more resistant to dissolution than other HA-based fillers because it’s so dense. Because of this, it’s essential to find an experienced injector (like a board-certified dermatologist) who has an intimate understanding of facial anatomy.
