hi i had a small amount of filler done to my cheek dents this evening. the area was massaged quite a bit, and now the area is looking very swollen and bruised. i'm scared something is wrong. should i go to the doctor tmrw? or the er tonight?
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Dear Lisa,
I have been using the blunt cannula for almost all fillers to all areas using Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Perlane, and Belotero. The cannulas are highly advantageous in that they are safer, more accurate, cause virtually no bruising when performed correctly, and do not...
Facial sculpting and contouring can be created with well-placed fillers (Voluma, Countour, Radiesse, Bellafill) and Sculptra, which would give improvement in facial balance. Fat or implants are alternatives. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Removing permanent filler can be done, but you need to know that it's difficult and some scarring may occur, depending upon the area and type of filler being removed. I have removed silicone from many people's lips over the years but it does require several procedures and healing time. I...
