My lip Volbella injection disappeared in a week- nothing like first time. Is it from hitting blood vessel? (photos)

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My second time getting Volbella in lips- it seems like the product disappeared in a matter of a week. I also had major bruising and he hit a few blood vessels. Does that make the product not go into its proper place or not “stick” like it should / dissipate sooner? My first Volbella injection was great and lasted 6 solid months - this time very different outcome. Right after -the shape was good. But then the major bruising started and it seems to be gone. Should it be redone ? Am I dreaming ?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your bruising and unexpected results.  Without knowing how much filler was placed in each of your two separate sessions it is difficult to offer the best advice on the duration of treatment.  For many patients the swelling that accompanies the treatment makes the lips larger than what their long-term outcome will be, so it may be a situation that your injector did not place as much filler into your lip this time.  I would have a discussion with them to know how your results can be improved upon

Oakville Plastic Surgery &amp; Medspa · Answer

Thanks for your question. Initially, for about a week, we usually experience some swelling after filler. Compound this with a bruise and your swelling will be more significant. It is difficult to comment on whether your lips are back to their original size without seeing a clinically taken before picture to compare. Sometimes, it might appear as though the filler has dissipated until you verify with a picture. Also, my preference is to use a filler that that has a little more substance specifically for the lips.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your message! With any type of injection there is always a risk of bruising and swelling. Our office usually uses Vollure or Juvederm Ultra into the lips as it provides a bit more volume than Volbella. We will use Volbella to help create lip definition by injecting into the border of the lip. You can follow up with your injector to ensure the same product was used as before. People metabolize filler differently each time it is injected though!

Monica Bonakdar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and your pictures.  Wow, you did bruise!  I am wondering if you went to the same injector for your first and second treatment. I have not seen this happen with Volbella. If I had injected you the first and second time and this happened, I would retreat you at no charge with a more robust product.  If you did not go to the same injector the second time, I suggest a retreatment with a different provider with facial filler expertise.
Best of luck,
  
Dr. Bonakdar

Vilma Di Maria, MBBS · Answer

Thankyou for your question. You definitely did bruise!Volbella is really a lip hydrator and if you want volume i would suggest you have Juvederm ultra. I have never used Volbella for volume.Hope this helps

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