Filler hasn't settled or softened in 2 months. What's going on?

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I had filler in my chin/jaw area and after 2 months it is still firm and lumpy. I usually use Juvederm, which I have had no problems with in the past. However, this time my injector used a Teoxane brand and it just won't soften. Will this come right eventually? My injector says we need to wait for it to settle before we can judge the final result, as it currently looks uneven.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

At two months you have given the filler adequate time to soften and settle.  I recommend returning to your injector to discuss your concerns and options.  You can elect to have HA fillers dissolved using hyaluronidase.

Nuket Eroglu, MD · Answer

Hello, fillers in the jaw area can be more challenging. Juvederm, Restylane, and Teoxane are good brands. These brands are well-established and reputable. Occasionally, lumpiness may occur, and I recommend massaging the area in such cases. Using hyaluronidase to dissolve it should be the last resort.
For your future applications, I recommend Maili. Maili is a recently developed high-tech Hyaluronic Acid filler. It lasts a long time, doesn't cause swelling or lumps, and I'm confident you'll be very satisfied.

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Filler hasn't settled or softened in 2 months. What's going on?

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