Delayed swelling and bruise on just one cheek after filler 12 days ago

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I got HA filler injected into my cheeks for volume loss. Had minimal swelling after. Woke up yesterday 12 days later to find my left cheek slightly swollen, just above cheek, before eye trough. There is a slight discolouration in this area, looks a bit like reddish dry skin but not that noticeable. Is this normal?I just don't want it to get worse.Could it be infected? I also have intermittent eye twitching in this area since injection. Thanks

Lesley A. Rabach, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. A lot of what is going on depends on the type of filler you had and its placement. If you are concerned, I would recommend returning to your provider for evaluation to ensure everything is OK. Hopefully the provider used a hyaluronic acid type filler so if there is a problem it can be dissolved. I hope this helps and best of luck.

B. Edward O`Dell, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  I suggest going back to the injector who placed the product and let that person look at the area.  Without a picture it is hard to determine what this is.  At worse there could be some occlusion of blood supply although it is a bit late.  The nice thing is that if you are reacting to the product or have some occlusion HA filler can be reversed.  A delayed bruise is also possible if deep injection was done.  Again if not clearing or worsening I would see the provider for advise.
Dr. ODell

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