Should I be worried about my filler? (Photo)

Question

I was injected with princess filler yesterday I have suffered from severe bruising, swelling and tenderness, all round my nose is hurting a great deal too. I am worried an artery has been injected as they was fine initially then 5-10 mins after injection process finished I noticed discolouration on the one side then a lump formed that looked blue in colour it then just started getting larger eventually stopping and ending in a very large bruise looking mark.

Lynn M. Klein, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello, and sorry to hear you’re having some adverse side effects after your fillers. While swelling and bruising are common after getting dermal fillers, you shouldn’t be in serious pain. Since your side effects do appear to be on the more severe side, I would suggest scheduling a follow-up appointment with your doctor for a more in-depth evaluation and treatment recommendations if necessary.

Daniel Chang, MSc, MBBS, MRCS · Answer

Dear carter,
Thank you for your question.
From the pictures, and your history of swelling getting bigger, it is a bruise. Bruises on the lips takes 2 weeks to subside. You can consume arnica and ice the area to help with the healing. 
Hope this helps and Merry Christmas!

Jaime Rosenzweig, MD · Answer

Hello thank you for your question and photos. Swelling and bruising after lip injections is normal and can be more severe in some patients. You can ice your lips to ease the swelling. Your bruises will heal like any other bruise, and the tenderness and swelling should subside. If you are very concerned that this could be more severe, please visit your doctor. 
Good luck to you!

Sarah Yovino, MD · Answer

From the two photos that you took of your lips, it looks like it is only a bruise. It would be better to examine you in person, but that’s what the photos appear to show. It can take up to two weeks to go away, but sometimes can take longer. Hope that helps.

Rita Rakus, MBBS - Account Suspended · Answer

As advised by the doctor below post treatment swelling is not uncommon and you should contact your practitioner immediately for post treatment assessment of your lips.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi carter1720, Swelling and bruising is common with any type of filler. However, since the pain affects other areas and there is a suspicious-looking lesion, it is best to check with your injector for potential dissolving with hyaluronidase. Your doctor can also rule-out infection.All the best,Justin Harper, M.D.

Should I be worried about my filler? (Photo)

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