Had bad reaction to hylauranic acid filler injected on 04/14/18. Face is swollen. What can I do? (photos)

It is difficult to determine if this is normal swelling or a reaction to the HA filler. Sometimes this type of swelling is normal following the injection of several syringes of filler. Follow-up with your provider and discuss your concerns. Good luck.

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. Swelling can last 1-2 weeks after filler injections. 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

Thanks for your question, eric0729. Swelling can be a normal part of recovery post-filler injection. Hyaluronic acid, by nature, is a "water-loving" compound, meaning it will pull water into the tissue to hydrate and plump itself. Normally swelling only lasts a few days, but some degree of swelling can remain up to 2 weeks. If you're having a complication, I always suggest going to see your injector for in-person evaluation and the formation of an action plan. This is likely something that he/she will have a protocol to help you through, whether it's measures to reduce the swelling (like icing, arnica, antihistamines, steroids, etc) or dissolving the filler if your symptoms warrant it. If you start to experience difficulty breathing or swallowing, nausea, vomiting, or fevers, that constitutes an emergency and you should seek immediate medical attention. Best of luck!
Health and Happiness,
Dr. Hester