Hi I’m wondering if it is ok for me to fly 7 hours after getting cheek filler? I have to wear surgical mask during the 4hour flight and the string/strap sort of overlaps with my lateral cheek filler. Should I worry filler can migrate due to mask n cabin pressure thanks
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Answer: Flying After Cheek Fillers: Mask and Cabin Pressure Considerations
It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.
Swelling on one side of the cheek after using a pore cleaner, especially if it was used vigorously or involved suction, could potentially relate to the previous cheek filler. Although it has been a year since the filler was administered, certain factors could cause localized reactions. Here are...
It looks like it is filler vs. festoon. I would try to get it dissolved and see if it gets better (assuming it was a dissolvable kind). If not, you might need to have it opened/explored for removal, in which case I would recommend going to an expert in periocular plastic surgery.
