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Had Voluma on cheeks (.30 right .45 left) 1 month ago. Did the migration cause infection?

bqbJul 16, 2018
Had voluma on cheeks (.30 right .45 left) 1 month ago. my left cheek became more swollen than right and developed a lump. Ultrasound says it’s migrated filler. Is this infection? Swollen lymph nodes mandibular area left. Was given steroids 1st 2 weeks then antibiotics 3rd week then hyaluronidase with antibiotics 4th week. Got an eye abscess on third week bec of low immune system caused by steroids. Really regret doing voluma.

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Renata Wix-Harris, MD

You have 2 options to improve the appearance. Either add a thinner filler in the under eye area to soften the transition to the cheeks or dissolve some of the Voluma to make the cheeks less full. I recommend following up with your physician to discuss what would work best for you. Good luck!

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Yael Halaas, MD

Regardless of where it is placed, deep or more superficial, Voluma is a thick filler can last up to 18 months.  However, Voluma is supposed to be injected into the deeper tissues and that's why it works so well for cheek augmentation.  If you are unhappy with your result, you should return to y...

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

This may be due to filler placement. It will gradually resolve or you can have the filler reversed. I recommend following up with your injector about your concerns. Hope this helps.

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