How long does cheek filler swelling take to go down and is this normal? (photo)

Question

Got Juvederm yesterday to help with volume and lines and looking very swollen and angular :( Hoping it will still go down? If it doesn’t it is easy to dissolve?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I would recommend waiting at least a week after your Juvederm cheek filler before having a better idea of your results.  It is not unusual to have swelling for a few days after the injection and your swelling will improve with more time.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for your photos.Swelling will start to subside within 3 days and can take up to two weeks to full resolve.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photograph. It can take up to 2 weeks for all the swelling to resolve. Cold compresses might help as could Arnica. See your doctor if you are not happy after 2 weeks. Good luck,

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Swelling can be typical. Icing and cold compresses may give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler dissolved.
I hope this helps!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Swelling can take up to two weeks to completely resolve.  Cold compresses and keeping your head elevated during the first couple of days can be helpful.  If after two weeks you still have concerns, return to your injector for an evaluation.  If desired, the product can be dissolved with hyaluronidsase.

Christian N. Ford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  I recommend that my patients wait 2 weeks to allow normal postprocedure swelling and bruising, if present, to resolve and to see the final result.  If you continue to have concerns, please be sure to see your injector for an in-person reevaluation in order to determine the best course of action.  Hope this helps and best wishes!

Sanjay Trikha, MBBS · Answer

Following a Dermal Filler treatment, you may
notice some tenderness, redness, swelling and itching. This is common and will
usually settle within a few hours, however swelling may last for a few days. 
It is important not to rub, massage or put pressure on the area after the treatment as this may result in distorted result and increases the risk of swelling and infection. 
  
I would advise waiting two weeks. Then having a review with your treating practitioner. If you are still unhappy with the result, then the Dermal Filler can be dissolved by using hyaluronidase.
  
Kind Regards,
  
Dr Sanjay Trikha.

Trikwan Aesthetics.

Richard Brighton-Knight, MBChB · Answer

Hi
After treatment with Juvederm it is possible to get some swelling and bruising. The majority of this settles within the first few days and by 2 weeks you are close the final result. If immediately after treatment everything looked good the chances are that this will settle back to that look.
I advise to wait 2 weeks after the treatment for a review. If at that point there is little sign of bruising or swelling and you don't like the result then the filler can be removed. This is done by injection of an enzyme to break the product down. This is a relatively simple procedure but will give further welling and bruising which again will take time to settle. the enzyme does have a higher risk of allergic reaction than treatments such as filler.

Spa 35 - Boise · Answer

Yes, swelling is normal. In 1 syringe of filler it is only 1mL worth of product. It is a very small amount, and it was likely placed in multiple areas. You are likely swollen/bruised. Give this 2 weeks to go down then judge your results. If you aren't happy at that time, I'd recommend following up with your injector. At that time, it can be dissolved if you aren't happy with it. Good luck!

Rita Rakus, MBBS - Account Suspended · Answer

Thanks for your question. Filler can take 2 weeks to settle and this is completely normal. Go back for a review with your practitioner after 2 weeks, I would avoid dissolving the filler as it will usually settle over a month or so however if you are really unhappy it can be dissolved.

How long does cheek filler swelling take to go down and is this normal? (photo)

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