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Thank you for you question, It is not normal to feel tightness to your smile after injections. Swelling is common after injections and can last approx. 2 weeks. After this time period if you are still experiencing this tightness schedule a follow up with your injector to discuss. Best.
Thank you for your question. Do you have pictures?If injected properly to volumize the cheeks, Voluma should not effect the smile. That being said, I don't know how or exactly where your Voluma was injected and don't have any before and after pictures as a reference.To be sure, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.
Voluma injected properly should not affect tightness in your smile at all, but a feeling of heaviness or stiffness may be there if there was a lot of Voluma injected low into the "apple" of the cheek. In addition, if you had Botox or Dysport to your crow's feet area on the same day, that treatment may also affect some of the smile muscles and make it feel like you can't lift the corners of your mouth, if injected relatively low and onto the upper cheek area. Please see your local board-certified dermatologist with records of what you had done for the best evaluation.
It is unusual for a tight smile to persist ten days post treatment. Swelling may still be present. If it does not loosen over the next week, then contact your injector and express your concern. There may be more volume added then you are comfortable with. However, your injector can address this upon when you return.
Hello Francoam, It is difficult to make recommendations without being there for your injections, examining you, or seeing photos. Voluma is indicated for injection into the cheek bone regions. If you were injected lower than this there is the possibility of swelling surrounding the muscles that help raise the corners of your mouth and your smile. This swelling may inhibit your ability to fully lift the heavier cheek now. I would allow a little time to pass for the swelling to subside. You may wish to use cool compresses to help speed that process up. If this persists I recommend you see your physician who injected the Voluma for further advice and even possibly considering dissolving the Voluma. This is a reversible product. Good luck.Hope this helps. Dr. Shadfar
Normal swelling from volume is typically symmetrical and does not usually result in difficulty opening the mouth. It is likely that you developed a hematoma or bleeding in the deep tissues which can cause you to have the symptoms you describe. Taking anti-inflammatory medications may help. If...
Hi @kristy391. Swelling can last 1-2 week after Voluma injections. If you experience any new or worsening symptoms, I recommend returning to your injector immediately. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into...
Thank you for your question. Voluma is an excellent choice for adding volume to the midface area. Voluma can last approx. 2 years and sometimes even longer. You will require an in person examination to determine the amount of product right for the desired outcome. Best,
Hard to comment on the bruising without a photo. Some folks will bruise with placement of Voluma. This is especially true of patients who have consumed aspirin, ibuprofen, St. John's wart, gingko, Vit. E, and/or a host of other things known to promote bruising. Our office likes arnica, (an...
I often mix products in the same region of the face, largely for the reason you mentioned. That is to say you are using one type of filler in one area and want another region that only requires a small amount to be filled. I would consider Voluma in the corners but would put the...
Voluma has a few properties that make it different from some of the other hyaluronic acid fillers. Voluma has a very high 'G prime,' which is a measurement of its resistance to being deformed. Because it is so difficult to deform Voluma, it provides an excellent amount of lift, and that is why...
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