Malar edema after covid - will fillers help?

Swelling on one side of the cheek after using a pore cleaner, especially if it was used vigorously or involved suction, could potentially relate to the previous cheek filler. Although it has been a year since the filler was administered, certain factors could cause localized reactions. Here are...

It looks like it is filler vs. festoon. I would try to get it dissolved and see if it gets better (assuming it was a dissolvable kind). If not, you might need to have it opened/explored for removal, in which case I would recommend going to an expert in periocular plastic surgery.

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Seek out a facial sculpting expert. They'll be able to consult which filler and technique is best for you.

I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...

This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. Buccal fat pad gives slimming not symmetry. Masseter botox will make you slimmer and make the jawline more loose. Fillers help give shaping and contouring. If you want perfect or close to perfect symmetry...