Should I get cheek filler even tho it moved the first time?

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I just had cheek fillers done about 5 months ago. The filler moved in my face and was very lumpy under my skin. I'm currently getting the filler dissolved. They were fine up until now. Is this common? Will this happen again if I end up getting them done down in the future?

Rita Rakus, MBBS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. From your question we can advise here but nothing would compare to a face to face consultation in clinic for an accurate plan of what would work best. it's not particularly common for the filler here to migrate if done correctly. Filler in the cheek area should be placed deep and if so will last and not move.  Hope this helps, Best wishes

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I'm sorry you didn't get a satisfactory result your first time around. Fillers require a tremendous amount of expertise and precision in both dosing and needle placement to achieve a natural result. In less experienced hands, filler can sometimes migrate and become lumpy. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a very experienced, board-certified injector who can tailor your treatment to your precise needs and aesthetic goals.

Andrew Friedman, MD · Answer

This does happen occasionally. Good you are having it treated and fixed. I believe in conservative treatment, not over-injecting, and making sure the filler is molded or massaged into place. Also important you dont touch or put pressure on the area injected for several days after injection.

My Best Me Aesthetics - Toronto - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Ange555, 
Sorry to hear that. 
There is a chance the injections weren't in-depth or in the right place. You can definitely do another round of cheeks treatment with the proper filler that is specifically designed for cheeks and injected into the right anatomical space.

Alain Michon, MD · Answer

Dermal filler migration after injections at the cheek area is rare, but not impossible. If it was fine and you are now developing lumps , likely you have reactive late-onset nodules, with a prevalence rate at about 0.5% ( or less) after dermal fillers injection. I recommend that you consult with your aesthetic practitioner for an assessment, diagnosis and treatment plan. It is possible to get them dissolved and have future injections.  All the best, 
Dr Michon

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