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

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I had voluma injected into cheeks 15 days ago. I am still experiencing discomfort in right cheek. I have many different feelings: pressure on cheek bone, it feels like it's going into my eye, a tingling sensation down to my nose, a burning Feeling, wet or hot on the inside, when I smile it feels like razor blades on the inside of cheek. Taking 600 mg Motrin for past 6 days. Doctor said there is no infection and the outside looks good. Will dissolving it take the discomfort away?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

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!

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

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,

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

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.

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

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

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

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

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