A month later, I am very unsatisfied. I feel as though my smile lines are still there, and there is a ridge along the side instead, along with a bulge on one side of my cheek. I went in to have her look at it, and she said she thought I looked good (mind you--very bright lighting in her office!). I am thinking of making an appointment to get it dissolved. Does this look like a case of misplaced injections, or something else?
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July 3, 2018
Answer: Unhappy with Fillers for Smile Lines? Reversible with hyaluronidase
Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. Though some degree of tissue swelling is expected with a lip augmentation what I think you are referencing in your picture are fordyce spots present along your lip border. These are normal findings in patients and do not require treatment.
Due to health reasons, we do not recommend it. However, it will not affect your fillers. Talk to your doctor about post-op care and directions. Best, Dr. Emer.
Swelling can be typical. Icing and cold compresses may give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results, but this may be superficially placed filler. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
I hope this helps!