I had filler placed in my inner cheeks several months ago. I was initially pleased with the results but have since noticed the formation of these nodules. They are most apparent when I smile. What are they and how do I get rid of them? Should I add more filler?
Answer: Cheek Filler Thank you for your question and for the photos. This can happen with filler placed superficially in the upper cheek area and tear trough. You should follow up with your injector to be sure that this is in fact filler and not a nodule of some sort. When we smile the cheek pulls up naturally so filler placed improperly or the wrong type of filler will have no where to go but out. You will most likely need this dissolved. Best of luck to you.
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Answer: Cheek Filler Thank you for your question and for the photos. This can happen with filler placed superficially in the upper cheek area and tear trough. You should follow up with your injector to be sure that this is in fact filler and not a nodule of some sort. When we smile the cheek pulls up naturally so filler placed improperly or the wrong type of filler will have no where to go but out. You will most likely need this dissolved. Best of luck to you.
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Swelling and Lumps After -- Volbella, Voluma, Restylane Refyne/Defyne/Silk, Juvederm Ultra/Ultra plus, Radiesse, VERSA I suggest a formal consultation to see if this is swelling, migration, granuloma or your own anatomy. filler can be reversed with Hyaluronidase. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Swelling and Lumps After -- Volbella, Voluma, Restylane Refyne/Defyne/Silk, Juvederm Ultra/Ultra plus, Radiesse, VERSA I suggest a formal consultation to see if this is swelling, migration, granuloma or your own anatomy. filler can be reversed with Hyaluronidase. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Lumps in cheeks after filler Based on your pictures, it appears you had filler placed in your "tear trough" region. This is one of the most challenging areas to fill because of the thin overlying skin, and the risk of visible or palpable lumps afterwards is higher than in other areas. Generally hyaluronic acid based fillers are used in this area, like juvederm, restylane, or my filler of choice for this region - belotero. As long as a hyaluronic based filler was used, these lumps can be dissolved with hyaluronidase injection. Best to see your injector to discuss options. Emile Brown, MDJohns Hopkins & Harvard Trained Plastic Surgeon
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January 1, 2019
Answer: Lumps in cheeks after filler Based on your pictures, it appears you had filler placed in your "tear trough" region. This is one of the most challenging areas to fill because of the thin overlying skin, and the risk of visible or palpable lumps afterwards is higher than in other areas. Generally hyaluronic acid based fillers are used in this area, like juvederm, restylane, or my filler of choice for this region - belotero. As long as a hyaluronic based filler was used, these lumps can be dissolved with hyaluronidase injection. Best to see your injector to discuss options. Emile Brown, MDJohns Hopkins & Harvard Trained Plastic Surgeon
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December 29, 2018
Answer: How to get rid of filler bumps? hi Elle. Sorry to hear about your situation. If the filler you had injected is a Hyaluronic acid based product such as the Juvederm or Restylane family, then we would recommend starting with Hyaluronidase injections. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks the bonds on this type of filler and dissolved it, in many cases right away.If you have Voluma, this can be more difficult to resolve (more treatments in some cases) and if you have a non-hyaluronic acid based product like Radiesse, it cannot be dissolved.
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December 29, 2018
Answer: How to get rid of filler bumps? hi Elle. Sorry to hear about your situation. If the filler you had injected is a Hyaluronic acid based product such as the Juvederm or Restylane family, then we would recommend starting with Hyaluronidase injections. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks the bonds on this type of filler and dissolved it, in many cases right away.If you have Voluma, this can be more difficult to resolve (more treatments in some cases) and if you have a non-hyaluronic acid based product like Radiesse, it cannot be dissolved.
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Answer: Fillers Thanks for the question and photos. The fillers are visible as you mention. This is common with fillers in this location, it's unfortunate. There are ways to inject the fillers in this area and minimize this problem. For now, you have to dissolve it and then try it with a different filler/technique or try fat, try an implant (they have their own set of problems) or leave it. Consult a surgeon who specializes in facial surgery to go over the options. Best wishes
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Answer: Fillers Thanks for the question and photos. The fillers are visible as you mention. This is common with fillers in this location, it's unfortunate. There are ways to inject the fillers in this area and minimize this problem. For now, you have to dissolve it and then try it with a different filler/technique or try fat, try an implant (they have their own set of problems) or leave it. Consult a surgeon who specializes in facial surgery to go over the options. Best wishes
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