Did my doctor hit a nerve after injecting Voluma or could the product just be sitting in the wrong place?

Hi @ lis3108! I'm sorry you are dealing with these complications. I recommend you dissolve the product with Hylenex. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your question. You are experiencing symptoms that are common in some patients. Tenderness, lumps discoloration, itching, redness, bruising and mild swelling are all side effects that can occur after Voluma injections and tend to fade within 2-4 weeks of the procedure. I suggest that you discuss your healing process with your board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your Voluma injection issues.  Albeit rare, it is possible that a nerve was irritated with the injections or by the filler material leading to your constellation of symptoms. The nerve most likely to be affected would be the infraorbital nerve if the injections were performed just below your eye, with treatment being largely supportive until your body fully heals.  If the symptoms do not improve by 6-8 weeks I would favor dissolving the Voluma.  Hope this helps.

What you are describing does sound like post op nerve pain. If it doesn't resolve itself in the next couple of weeks, you may want to speak with your surgeon about dissolving the Voluma. So sorry that you are experiencing such discomfort. Kindly,Kouros Azar

Voluma is a great product for facial rejuvenation. However, the pain that you are experiencing probably is from a nerve being irritated. If it persists you may need to have the product dissolved. Best, Dr. Green