Had bellafill today on pitted chin...very swollen and chin poking out. When will I look normal? (Photo)

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Swollen chin from bellafill, look funny. Chin sticks out. When will i look normally

Jacob Sedgh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It's hard to tell from your photo. However, there is always a chance of bruising and minor swelling with any type of filler. This usually dissipates after a couple of weeks. We wish you the best!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling may develop after a filler. Our office specializes in filler complications, including those that arise from permanent injections such as these. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Esta Kronberg, MD · Answer

It is difficult to tell from your photo. Fillers can cause some temporary swelling. This product will grow over the next few months. If you have any concerns return to your injector.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I would wait for the swelling to go down. The picture is very poor quality so I can't really make out any details. Remember, a female chin should be narrow and man's chin is much broader. Hopefully your provider didn't widen your chin. Swelling is normal after any injection and can take a week or so to get better.

Steve E. Musick, MD · Answer

Bellafill doesn't draw water to it like many fillers do, so swelling is usually mild and mostly related to swelling around injection sites from the needle or cannula.  Most swelling resolves in 2-5 days and any persistent swelling should be brought to the attention of your injecting physician

Mary C. DuPont, MD, FPMRS, FACS · Answer

Immediate swelling is typical after filler injections.  The swelling will resolve.  The collagen (which makes up most of the material) will be reabsorbed and you will make your own collagen over the PMMA substrate.  Please submit a follow up as I would expect that you will become more satisfied with additional time out.  If not, you will need to discuss your concerns with your injector.  Best of luck!

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Call the injecting doc to RX Steroids and antibiotics, ice area also. Appears as reaction to the filler...

John Frodel, MD · Answer

The picture is hard to see but, it may be normal swelling after an injection.  Let it settle down before you rush in to do anything.  If you don't like the look afterwards, go back to the injector and have them evaluate you.  Hope this helps, it appears normal.

Robert J. Troell, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Good Day. Thank you for your question.
I could not evaluated the photograph well. 
The chin is a difficult area to inject. I rarely place filler below the skin (subcutaneously) in the chin area, because when you contract the chin muscle (mentalis), it can result in a mass or bulge.
If there is a volume loss in the anterior mandible area, it is best to inject the filler below the muscle and above the bone. Radiesse and Bellafill work best compared to the HLA fillers (Restylane and Juvederm).
Swelling from fillers usually peeks at two days, lessened by ice or cold compresses and the swelling resolve completely about 4-7 days post injection.

Brian Windle, MD (retired) · Answer

Bellafill, as with any filler, will cause swelling and bruising
for at least a few days.  This is
especially true if a needle was used to do the injection since needles are
quite traumatic.  When a micro cannula is
used, there is generally far less trauma and as a result less swelling and bruising.  What you are experiencing is pretty normal
and in fact most injectors will tell you to expect this problem.

Because it lasts so long, you should be aware of the risks
and benefits of these types of fillers. 
I have added a video that may help you.

I hope that helps.

Best regards.

Had bellafill today on pitted chin...very swollen and chin poking out. When will I look normal? (Photo)

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