I had voluma places in my cheeks two weeks ago. I see no change of color like a bruise would change. It's getting worse each day. Is this normal bruising or the blue tint from the injection? What can be done. My doctor is telling me to wait?!
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Normally, filler in the cheeks makes your NL folds look better. It is possible that yours wasn't placed correctly but hard to say without examining you in person. If things really bother you, I would suggest getting a second in person opinion from a board certified plastic surgeon or cosmetic ...
In looking at your photo the areas involve extend beyond the immediate injection site and into areas supplied by the artery in that region. I believe some of the filler either pressed the artery closed or went into the artery clogging it thus reducing blood flow to the tissues and they began to...
It is quite possible that this puffiness will not dissipate on its own and you will need to have the Voluma dissolved. I would suggest that you wait another month and then reassess. Dissolving filler is as much of an art form as injecting it so if you do go that route, see someone with a lot of...