3 months after cheek fillers by cannula I woke up with severely swollen eyes which are hard to the touch.

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The most swollen side was very painful when the cannula was inserted. Could damage have been caused? on Prednisone for 10 days now and also antihistamines/antibiotics.soon as I stop Prednisone for 1 day the swelling returns to my cheek and underneath both eyes and even my lips. My GP has organised blood tests but I can’t help but think it might be related to the filler. What could it be and how should it be treated. My face looks awful and I’m becoming increasingly worried.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

This sounds pretty serious even though late swelling can be seen with Juvederm fillers. I suggest an examination by your injector/physician for an appropriate diagnosis next available appointment.Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Hung William Song, MD · Answer

Although delayed allergic reactions and infections can be related to filler injections, it is important to rule out other medical causes such as hyperthyroidism which can present with the symptoms you described.  I once had a patient who complained of severe headaches a month after she had fillers and  her primary care doctor sent her to the ER, they blamed it on the fillers and sent her to an ENT. The ENT also said it was due to the fillers and said there was nothing that can be done and refused to treat her. She came to me desperate because she thought something horrible was happening due to the fillers. I sent her for a CT scan and she had a massive sinus infection that was not treated for almost two weeks because everyone was blaming her symptoms on the fillers. Please have your doctor check your thyroid levels.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is difficult to determine without pictures and needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend following up with your injector. If necessary, the filler can be reversed with hyaluronidase. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Anthony J. Wilson, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Unfortunately delayed swelling can occur with fillers and often once it occurs it does not go away without being completely dissolved. Make sure you seek care with your injector or a physician with experience in this field. They should assess for potential infection and any residual filler. Good luck.

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