Could a dental block cause extreme swelling when juvederm is being injected? Please read the whole description.

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I had juvederm 2 days ago. The doc used a dental block. Left side of my face was 100% numb. Right side was not. The juv was injected into my smile lines. Right side is perfect, left was messed up with a long deep line on the outside of the frown lines that was not there until the injection. He told me to massage the area. The line is gone but left side looks like someone beat me and my smile is now crooked. Could the numbness effect the injection & cause golf ball size swelling in my cheek.

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

follow up with your doctor who did the injections to make sure the filler is not compromising any blood vessels in the area. you might have to have that side dissolved and then get it injected again.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please schedule a follow up with your injector to be assessed in person to ensure there are no complications. All the best,

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

Yes. This is possible. If you have ALOT of swelling it is most likely due to a hematoma either from the dental block or from the filler injection. This will resolve over time but you need to see your physician injector ASAP to ensure that you're healing appropriately. Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

It sounds like you probably have developed a hematoma in the cheek.  This is bleeding below the surface of the skin and can cause the things you describe.  You should visit with your doctor to have this evaluated.  If it is indeed a hematoma, it can typically be treated easily.  Best regards.

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

I would go and see your doctor about this. You could have a hematoma or other atypical swelling.  Sometimes steroids can help with swelling.

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Could a dental block cause extreme swelling when juvederm is being injected? Please read the whole description.

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