A few days ago I was biting an apple and the filler suddenly shifted, it felt very strange similar to a numbing sensation. I looked in the mirror and it had moved towards my lips. I got horrified and massaged it before calling my doctor and hopefully it went back to its place but I’m worried it would happen again. Also when eating I can see the “shape” of the area injected which doesn’t look gradually faded with the rest of the skin.
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August 11, 2018
Answer: Chin filler moved after eating, is this normal? Filler injected 3 weeks ago.
There is definitely an element of edema (swelling) after chin filler injections which may cause the appearance of asymmetry. This swelling should resolve in the next 24-48 hours. I recommend icing the area regularly throughout the next 48 hours. If the asymmetry is still noticeable then likely...
If you received your filler recently, be aware that you might be swollen for a couple of weeks and aren’t actually looking at your results. Fillers usually aren’t very painful, so I’m not sure why you experienced so much discomfort, either. If your face doesn’t even out after two weeks, be sure...
Treatment for chin dimpling ("pebble chin" or "orange peel") is Botox injected into the mentalis muscle. This typically gives great improvement to the appearance of the chin. Results take about 1 to 2 weeks. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a board-certified cosmetic der...