Cheek filler caused malar edema - still there after dissolving, what next? (Photos)

November 18, 2024
Asked By:Vixie89 in England, United Kingdom

Hi Doctors, Please can you help advise? I had 2ml of cheek filler across 4 months and at first it looked fine. However I noticed a lot of unusual swelling and fluid build up which I’d never had before around my eye socket. I had the filler dissolved and have had 2 sessions but I am still suffering with fluid. I feel so conscious as my eyes feel so heavy with fluid and people have commented that it looks like I have been ‘hit in the face’. What can try next? More dissolve or other treatments?

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November 18, 2024

Answer: A "session" of hyaluronidase tells us nothing about the actual dose of enzyme used.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 18, 2024

Answer: A "session" of hyaluronidase tells us nothing about the actual dose of enzyme used.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 20, 2024

Answer: Dissolving filler or other treatments?

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Keera Kang, MDGeneral Surgeon
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November 20, 2024

Answer: Dissolving filler or other treatments?

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Keera Kang, MDGeneral Surgeon

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