Juvederm Voluma Plus injected too high on my cheeks, very hard and painful, normal? Will it smooth out over time? (Photos)

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I just came back from the Dr like an hour ago. It was kind of a quick appointment, I just told him I wanted my lips and my cheeks done, he used Voluma Plus in my cheeks and Juvederm Plus in my lips (he wanted to do Voluma in my lips but after he did my cheeks I opted out of that one and went with something less thick) Should I push down on the product to push it lower on my face? Will it settle? I’m in a lot of pain it’s giving me a really bad headache on my left side, which is the more swollen side.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @mimihirsch! Swelling and bruising after dermal fillers can occur.  You can apply ice and cold compresses to the area.  If you do experience increased pain or new symptoms, I would recommend contacting your injector. If you are unhappy with the results after 2 weeks, you can dissolve the product with Hylenex. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. You will have swelling, for 1-2 weeks after your injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOS · Answer

Since you just got injected, it is normal to have swelling. It usually goes down in a few hours/days. If you have pain and redness or if it feels hot after that, you should be seen by your injector to make sure you don’t have an infection.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph. If you only just had the treatment done you are likely seeing the effects of the Voluma and Ultra Plus products, combined with tissue swelling and bruising.  I know it is difficult to do but I would allow your results at least two weeks time to mature before considering any revision or dissolving the material.  You should see a softening of your cheek appearance, hopefully to a level that you and your injector had agreed upon.  Hang in there.

Maki Goskowicz, MD · Answer

Swelling is normal after Voluma.  It is most pronounced for the first few days, but can last a few weeks.  You can apply cool compresses after the procedure for comfort and to reduce swelling.  You may also experience bruising, which is temporary.  The pain you are describing does sound unusual, though.  I would advise you to call your physician to be checked, especially if you notice pain that is worsening, warmth or fever.

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