A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

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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?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This isn't typical and is probably not a result of your filler treatment. If you continue have symptoms, I would follow-up with your Doctor. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Tanya T. Khan, MD · Answer

Hello, the filler may not have anything to do with your sinus issues. Your sinuses are quite deep to the location in which filler is injected. Please follow up with your injector and also perhaps with your PCP to investigate any underlying allergies or sinus congestion.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

No, this is unlikely due to your filler injections. If it persists, I recommend following up with your Doctor. It can take 1-2 weeks for final results with fillers. Hope this helps.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

This isn't typical and is probably not a result of your filler treatment. If you continue have symptoms, I would follow-up with your Doctor. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert.

Georgios Ziakas, MD, FACS · Answer

It is uncommon for the fillers to cause these symptoms. It is recommended that you follow up with your surgeon for evaluation.

A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

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Answer: This isn't typical and is probably not a result of your filler treatment.

Answer: This isn't typical and is probably not a result of your filler treatment.

Answer: A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

Answer: A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

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A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

Answers (7)

Answer: This isn't typical and is probably not a result of your filler treatment.

Answer: This isn't typical and is probably not a result of your filler treatment.

Answer: A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

Answer: A week and a half ago, I had Juvederm injected into my cheek and Restylane in the tear trough. Can filler affect the sinuses?

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