3 days ago I injected myself with Juvederm filler.Doing this I was watching video on line.Something went wrong and my face swelling very bad , and also my smiling lines got very dark and bumpy.I am using ice for the past 3 days and Arnicare Gel,but nothing work.I am still in pain and my face look like a balloon.I went Yesterday to the emergency room and got antibiotic but this don't work too.I feel very sick,week and cant eat.
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May 15, 2016
Answer: Juvederm and Swelling
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Every once in a while there can be some filler that just doesn't dissolve naturally. This is seen most often in the lower lids. So worth trying some hyaluroindase to see if you can dissolve it.If this doesn't work then it may be some scar tissue. 5-FU and kenalog injections may be able to so...
Fillers in the nose can definitely improve the appearance of scars or indentations in certain areas. An in person consultation is needed to really assess the area. Best, Dr. Green
Hello, and thanks for your question. I'm sorry you did not get the result you had hoped for. Post-filler swelling can take 1-2 weeks to fully subside, so it may be early to assess your final result. If you are not pleased with your final result, the product can be dissolved with injection of an...