Hi! I got Juvederm Ultra done to my lips and everything was fine. 3 years ago a term convinced me to try Volbella. After injection my lips behaved different, they felt like foreign body, a lot of pain and swelling for a long time. Since the injections every time I catch a cold, I get vaccination (covid, flu, varicella, anything): my lips swell. The swelling is hard and painful. Can I ever get filler again? Will this happen again if I get filler my cheeks/under eye?
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The correct filler depends on the patient need as well as injector preference. Restylane gives great results for the under eye, while Volbella gives a natural result for the lips. However the decision for the correct filler is made after a discussion with the patient and an evaluation of the...
Each product is formulated a little differently, so you may not experience the same reaction if you return to the Volbella filler. Be sure to discuss your previous experience with your injector.
Hello, and thank you for your question. Filler can take years to dissolve or semi-disappear, especially if product is being placed on top of product. You could see if a provider could spot dissolve this area, but even if spot treated, the dissolving agent could still spread elsewhere to...