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Voluma injected into a salivary gland is an unusual side effect to report. If it is not bothersome to you, I would just let it go away on its own. If it is a problem your injector can help it go away sooner wt Hyluronidase.
Thank you for sharing your excellent question. Voluma will dissolve very slowly over time assuming it was erroneously placed into your salivary gland. If you are having any side effects that would indicate blockage, best to have the material dissolved with hyalurondiase. Hope this helps.
This is a hard question that I have never experienced. If only in the duct, it should probably get excreted in the saliva. There will most likely be some in the gland too. This will persist and probably not cause any problems. It is possible it could cause some inflammation though, like parotitis, and in that case antibiotics and hyaluronidase would be needed.
If some hyaluronic acid filler is inadvertently injected to the parotid gland it will gradually dissolve on its own. Filler can show up on imaging studies as a non specific "area of increased uptake" which would normally be concerning--especially if you did not have filler injected to the area. It will eventually go away but you can speed the process up with some hylauronidase enzyme injections. If the duct is blocked it would be best to get the filler dissolved but if it is not problematic it is safe to wait and let your body break it down.Hope this is helpful. Best,Dr. Amy
Like Dr Weiner, I have not come across this as a tertiary Specialist, and to my knowledge have not injected into the gland. I assume that imaging shows HA in the area? Like others I agree that nothing needs to be done if asymptotic, however if recurrent inflammation is seen, dissolving the filler under antibiotic cover would be sensible. Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...
Post injection swelling is completely normal and something to be expected. Results will continue to get better and it takes around two weeks for the filler to be settled in. If you're having concerns, call the office you visited and ask for a follow up in about a week. The injector can...
I always open the box of filler in front of my patients so that they can see that the product is the genuine filler direct from the manufacturer. I would consider it a red flag if someone did not. If you have any doubts do not be afraid to discuss with your injector. Best wishes.
Hi and thank you for your question! It is very rare for the filler to move after injection as you described. Usually most of the issues related to aesthetic look following fillers during the 1-2 weeks following the injections are related to swelling and not the filler per se as it is very...
Thank you for your question. Voluma in the jawline is an appropriate option for defining the jawline. The filler is placed just above the bone. That being said, the muscle will be struck on the way down to the bone but there should not be any dangers with that. Always consult with an experienced...
Having moderate pressure applied to an area treated with Voluma, 2.5 weeks ago, should not affect the results or cause the filler to move.
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