I have a foreign body granuloma on my cheek from Juvederm Ultra filler 2 months post injection, terrified (Photo)
November 1, 2015
Asked By:princessberni in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
i developed a foreign body granuloma from juvaderm ultra in cheek it's been 6 weeks around about have had one steroid injection and on oral steroids 25mg daily it has improved but still up and down with swelling in cheek area and around the eye and pain which I take Ibrofen for almost looks like "footprints " what is the next step ? More injections are they harmful ? Or surgery to remove the tissue??
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November 2, 2015
Answer: I have a foreign body granuloma on my cheek from Juvederm Ultra filler 2 months post injection, terrified
I have not seen marks from the needle last six months. I would definitely consult a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation of the lips. Best, Dr. Green
Thank you for your question. You can apply cold compresses to the area to help reduce swelling and bruising. It is common to have some swelling after fillers for lip augmentation which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve.It is also advisable to avoid any NSAID’s before and after treatment as the...
It appears from your photos that you have a bruise that is resolving form the fillers. You can use Arnica both topically and orally to help resolve this. Best, Dr. Green