had voluma injected in hands almost 2 weeks ago. i had terrible swelling and heat in my hands. after almost a week doctor put me on 6 day steroid. it helped a little, but i still had a lot of swelling. yesterday i had her remove the filler. still some swelling and itching. i had voluma injected in my cheeks 7 months ago with a different doctor and had no problems.
October 4, 2017
Answer: Could I have become allergic to Voluma? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your hand issues after Voluma. Without photographs or an in-person examination it is difficult to offer definite advice as an infection is the worst case scenario while some swelling is anticipated, especially in the thinner skin of the back of the hands. Voluma does take more hyaluronidase to dissolve than most HA fillers so return to your injector and have continued treatments until the product has been fully dissolved. Best wishes.
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October 4, 2017
Answer: Could I have become allergic to Voluma? Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your hand issues after Voluma. Without photographs or an in-person examination it is difficult to offer definite advice as an infection is the worst case scenario while some swelling is anticipated, especially in the thinner skin of the back of the hands. Voluma does take more hyaluronidase to dissolve than most HA fillers so return to your injector and have continued treatments until the product has been fully dissolved. Best wishes.
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Answer: Allergic to voluma Yes it rare to become allergic to a product, but it sounds like with the prolonged swelling and itching you may have developed an allergy. The next time for any voluma or any hyaluronic acid product you inject I would have the doctor do a skin test on your forearm to see if you have any sort of reaction before it is applied onto your face.
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Answer: Allergic to voluma Yes it rare to become allergic to a product, but it sounds like with the prolonged swelling and itching you may have developed an allergy. The next time for any voluma or any hyaluronic acid product you inject I would have the doctor do a skin test on your forearm to see if you have any sort of reaction before it is applied onto your face.
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