My dermafill treatment was very painful, particularly on the left side.

December 20, 2016
Asked By:June Faragher in Annandale On Hudson, NY

Numbness, jaw and tooth pain occured 5 days later on the left side. 10 days later still not good. Pain has now moved to R H S.I cannot press my back teeth together. I have temple pain and neck ache. Taking 15ml codeine and 500ml Naproxen which does help. Blood test have been done no results yet. Could the badly inserted cannula have caused nerve damage.

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December 23, 2016

Answer: Juvederm Side Effects--Numbness, jaw and tooth pain after Juvederm

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 23, 2016

Answer: Juvederm Side Effects--Numbness, jaw and tooth pain after Juvederm

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December 21, 2016

Answer: Pain after treatment

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December 21, 2016

Answer: Pain after treatment

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December 23, 2016

Answer: Please follow up with your physician

December 23, 2016

Answer: Please follow up with your physician

December 21, 2016

Answer: Painful Filler Treatment

December 21, 2016

Answer: Painful Filler Treatment

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