What does it mean if your cheek fillers are hurting after 8 months of getting them?

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I woke up this morning to just my fillers hurting. They only hurt when I smile or apply pressure. I’m also sick so maybe that may be contributing to it. But I’ve never had them hurt like this since when they were put in.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

This may be due to being sick. If it persists, I recommend following up with your injector. If necessary, the filler can be reversed with hyaluronidase. Hope this helps.

Ramez Bassari, MBChB, FRACS, BHB · Answer

Generally reaction to fillers occur sooner than this. However there can be instances of delayed reaction. Other reasons for your symptoms could be conditions unrelated to the fillers themselves, such as other infective or inflammatory processes.

Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery - Carmel · Answer

Thank you for your question. This could be a couple of things. If you are sick it could be sinus pressure in the area causing pain. It could also be a late onset inflammatory response with your filler. I would suggest speaking to your provider if it persists.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

You do need to exclude other causes, eg. sinus infections etc. Then once this is excluded your specialist injector will know how to work things out from here- namely to exclude other causes including filler reactions. Please see your injector ASAP to under take a medical work up. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

What does it mean if your cheek fillers are hurting after 8 months of getting them?

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Answer: Exclude infection, inflammation or reaction

Answer: Exclude infection, inflammation or reaction

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What does it mean if your cheek fillers are hurting after 8 months of getting them?

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Answer: Exclude infection, inflammation or reaction

Answer: Exclude infection, inflammation or reaction

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