I had voluma in my inner cheeks. I developed bad under eye edema and a low eye bag. I didn't have this kind of edema before filler. I went back to the doctor and she said its from misplaced filler. She used Hyaluronidase but I'm still having issues. I've never had this types of edema. Its only on one side and does get better throughout the day. I would like opinions if going back for more Hyaluronidase is the right thing to do or if my problem isn't from misplaced voluma.
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April 1, 2019
Answer: I had one syringe of Voluma split between each cheek and now have a strange eye bag, what do I do?
Thank you for sharing your excellent question. After a few weeks you will lose some amount of volume due to the resolution of tissue swelling but daily fluctuations are inevitable based on how dehydrated you may be. I would recommend either additional filler placement to add volume to the ar...
In patients with an autoimmune disease injecting a filler or using Botox could reactivate an immune response. You need to discuss it with your treating physician. In my personal experience of patients with autoimmune disease I prefer to use Radiesse instead of Voluma.
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Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector here at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Yes, Voluma can be dissolved, even years after injection, using hyaluronidase. In some cases, multiple treatment sessions may be needed. I recommend starting with a consultation to evaluate the area and determine t...