I got Voluma injected in my upper cheeks exactly 4 months ago. I had pain, swelling, and bruising for about 3 weeks but have had no problems since. Until two days ago. My right cheek started hurting where I have filler. It’s sore to the touch but also hurts if I make any kind of expression or talk. If my face isn’t moving it’s just a dull sort of ache. This morning my left cheek started feeling the same way, only where I have filler. Do I need to be worried?
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July 21, 2018
Answer: 4 months postop Voluma in cheeks, now having pain. Do I need to be worried?
Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your complication. Unfortunately migration of the filler most likely did not lead to the infection, rather some exposure of bacteria to the filler did. The best treatment is to have the area with Voluma flooded with hy...
You have 2 options to improve the appearance. Either add a thinner filler in the under eye area to soften the transition to the cheeks or dissolve some of the Voluma to make the cheeks less full. I recommend following up with your physician to discuss what would work best for you. Good luck!
Regardless of where it is placed, deep or more superficial, Voluma is a thick filler can last up to 18 months. However, Voluma is supposed to be injected into the deeper tissues and that's why it works so well for cheek augmentation. If you are unhappy with your result, you should return to y...
