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6 weeks post op of Juvederm, I have jaw pain and intermittent swelling of lips, marionette and nasolabial areas. Is this normal?

I had one syringe total injected for juvederm for marionette, nasobial and upper and lower lip lines. Had this done one year ago without any complications. Now i have jaw pain, swelling of all injected areas that comes and goes along with sinus and jaw pain. What's going on? Should I panic or ride it out. Thanks

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October 8th, 2014

I recommend you schedule a follow up with your injector to discuss your concerns and evaluate treatment going forward.

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I recommend you schedule a follow up with your injector to discuss your concerns and evaluate treatment going forward. You may need to remove the product with a hyaluronidase injection. Pain at 6 weeks post injection is not normal. 

Hope his helps. 

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Martin Jugenburg, MD
June 27th, 2014

Swelling and Pain 6 Weeks after Juvederm

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6 weeks after injections with Juvederm, you should not have pain or swelling in the area.  In my experience, this is typically a sign of a low grade infection.  In this situation, I would dissolve the filler and start the patient on antibiotics.  Patients will respond well to this treatment without any long term complications.  I would advise an in person evaluation.  

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD
June 26th, 2014

Pain and swelling 6 weeks after Juvederm

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I would advise you to see your injector for an evaluation. While I can't say for certain if you have an infection or something like that, swelling and pain should not be occurring 6 weeks out. Now, I'm NOT saying to panic, but at least be seen by a trained professional.

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