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Hi Dodger Fan,If anything, injection of Voluma in the lateral cheek may block a salivary duct which would lead to decreased salivation and swelling of the involved salivary gland. I have never seen this occur in any of our patients. You should discuss your increased salivation with your injecting physician, hopefully by now it has resolved. Good luck and be well.Dr. P
Soft tissue fillers like voluma, like any other fillers are associated with side effects. Excess salivation after soft tissue fillers is not a common or know side effects.Patients with excessive salvation shortly after soft tissue filler injections should get an evaluation with the practitioner that performed the injection or at least the PCP to determine possible cause
I suggest an evaluation, likely you'll want to have this reversed with hyaluronidase enzyme. But you should be evaluated for infection or chronic inflammation. Best, Dr. Emer.
What you are describing is not normal and I would definitely seek another opinion. Perhaps you have an infection that the antibiotic is not treating. Please consult a specialist. Best, Dr. Green
Juvederm mixed with lidocaine should not change the longevity of the product. The lidocaine is simply used to make the treatment process more comfortable. If you are unhappy with your results I would recommend returning to your injector to discuss the situation. There is a product av...
