I just woke up with swelling on both sides of mouth where my Dr injected at. Looks like bee stings! Didn’t have this trouble last time? Should I put ice on it?
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February 26, 2018
Answer: Ice for swelling
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Tanya T. Khan, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Hi BLiftTransfer,I would recommend against doing Voluma the day before your surgery. Typically, I tell patients to allow 2 weeks before considering the filler "settled." It may take less time than that, but I feel it is better to err on the safe side. So I would consider either doing your Voluma...
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...
From your photo it looks like you would have the most impact from some Voluma in your cheeks. That would return the youthful curve to your cheeks which is very rejuvenating. Possibly a small amount of the filler could also be placed in your tear troughs under your eyes. This would give you ...