Has filler in the cheeks made my nasolabial fold look worse?

Hi there, 

I'm sorry to hear your concern, carefully placed dermal filler injections in across the zygoma / upper cheeks should create a lifting effect and soften the NL fold. Sometimes if the filler is injected further down and towards the nose in the mid-face this can create a little more of a weighty appearance. 

I would recommend holding off any further dermal filler injections at the moment as the product you have present will naturally settle down and your heavier NL fold will settle down. You can always then re-assess the situation afterwards. It will save you money and any more hassle! 

Hope this helps,

Dr Rupert

Normally, filler in the cheeks makes your NL folds look better. It is possible that yours wasn't placed correctly but hard to say without examining you in person. If things really bother you, I would suggest getting a second in person opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon or cosmetic dermatologist. 

It's
always possible. If the filler is placed lower on the cheek pads sometimes it
can make the area around your mouth look fuller. Other times it's just a little
swelling and it should go away 4 weeks post injection, at the latest.