I had .5 cc of Perlane in each cheek almost 3 weeks ago. That night the right side of my face was very painful. I returned to the doctor after 2 weeks, board cert. dermatologist, and he said no infection and he possibly hit a blood vessel and to let it heal. I still have some tingling, occasional shooting pain in my jaw, and a sore spot under my right cheek bone. NSAIDS not helping. Could this be nerve damage? Thank you so much. I don't know where to turn to at this point.
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Nerve Pain post Possible Vascular Occulsion
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