I Have Had Shingles in the Right Side of my Face Badly Once and Take Valtrex Tablets when I Feel It Coming On?

The symptoms you are describing sound like the distribution of nerve pain that is seen with shingles. It's possible that the stress of the injections triggered reactivation of your shingles. Hypersensitivity to juvederm is rare, and a true allergic reaction is even more rare. I would not stop taking the valtrex. In fact, I often recommend that people with a history of herpes take valtrex prophylactically before treating sensitive areas of the face to prevent breakouts.

It is possible that trauma from the injection may have triggered shingles out.  It is unlikely there is an infection but woud be a good idea to take a round of antibiotics and see if it helps.  I have not heard of people being allergic to Juvederm, so I do not think that is an issue.  Is there reddness involved?  After two weeks, I would have thought the hardness would resolve.  You may massage that area.  Continue Valtrex at this time.

Thank you.

You should see your injector sooner than later.  Your shingles could have been reactivated by the injections.  I don't know if you need antibiotics, but thats why you should see your injector - they can assess whether you have a bacterial infection.

Best,