Received 1cc Voluma total to the cheek area 3 weeks ago and within days I noticed something wasnt right. Dr believes I have all the symptoms of a very rare Voluma reaction due to hypersensitive immune response to foreign body causing inflammed hard nodule (likely infected but extraction was not able to draw liquid/pus), possible biofilm and infection. Augmentin/Clarithromycin 500mg 2x daily.Hylenex 50units ea cheek spaced 7 days apart is the plan. Is this enough Hylenex/frequency?Anything else?
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Answer: Hyaluronidase facts about reversing fillers--takes a series of treatments
Filler complications are common and can cause emotional distress and in some cases, physical deformity. Swelling, lumpiness, and uneven facial volume are just a few of the complications associated with hyaluronic acid fillers.
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Juvederm is an HA filler, that is locally injected in dermis, it does not migrate after injections. The product was probably placed in large amounts and in the wrong area and that is the reason why the product is showing. Juvederm normally reacts very well to treatment with Hyaluronidase and you...
It can take 1-2 weeks for swelling to resolve after hyaluronidase injections. Keep in mind, it can take a series of treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer