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I put temporary fillers on my checks 6 months ago. I woke up with my cheek filler swollen. Is that normal? (photo)

Filler stays longer than usual in my body, I have a flu now, and I woke my right cheek is swollen and the filler part hurts, is that normal? What shall I do Why is the fillers swollen what could be the reasons for it?

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Aug 21, 2018
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Dr. Hardik Soni, MD
Dr. Hardik Soni, MD
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Answered on Dec 28, 2016
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Dr. Jeffrey Jumaily, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Jumaily, MD
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Answered on Dec 8, 2016
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Dr. Michelle Eagan, MD
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