I had voluma injected in acne scars in my cheeks . I have been I. The worst pain ever along my jaw line and I'm red and swollen and it travels to my chin and under my chin is all swollen by my throat and toward the left side of my neck and jaw area . I thought it might of been an infection it was warm and red and swollen and painful so I have been taking antibiotic and it's not helping . My doctor said to take Advil for the inflammation and pain it's not really helping am I allergic to it . Help
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Juvederm mixed with lidocaine should not change the longevity of the product. The lidocaine is simply used to make the treatment process more comfortable. If you are unhappy with your results I would recommend returning to your injector to discuss the situation. There is a product av...
I love Voluma but it has to be injected deep to get a fabulous result. It appears from your photograph that there is a lump that needs to be dissolved with Vitrase. Best, Dr. Green
Thanks for your question, Shelly. It’s hard to assess your concerns without photos or a physical exam, but Voluma is a great dermal filler that can be placed in the upper/lateral cheeks to help restore volume loss, lift the mid-face and reduce some hollowing of the eye. Additionally, Volbella c...
