A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek (near my nose) and Restylane in the tear trough. Two days later, I developed serious sinus congestion and clogged ears. The filled areas look healthy but my sinuses are completely clogged and congested. I can feel fluid sitting around my nose and lots of pressure on my nose and forehead. Could the filler be clogging my sinuses or putting to much pressure on them?
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Botox and fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane are not affected by retinols or AHAs. These products, along with sunscreen, will keep your skin healthy and young-looking.
Piercings can lead to a degree of scar tissue formation which can restrict the ability of the lip tissue to expand with the filler. I would advise having a review with your original Injector to discuss any residual bumps to see if they warrant a further intervention, and if...
There are many possible causes of enhanced filler metabolism. As a general rule, never rely on filler duration advertised by the manufacturer unless they will guarantee it (it will not happen). There are very few medical conditions that may result in faster filler metabolism. These include: ov...
