Can filler injected in smile lines move? (photos)

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I had 0.5ml in each smile line few days ago, princess voluma. I am freaking big time, it feels like some of the filler has moved past the smile line to the side of my nose where it is giving me a dull ache, I didn’t think filler moved when injected what cud cause this. the left side is really tight when I try smile & I keep getting twitching under the skin. All she has said is wait 2wks but if it’s by my nose can’t it potentially move to my eye & blind me or cause damage if it moves elsewhere?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  It appears that based on your photographs this bulging is tissue swelling and should resolve quickly over the next several days.  Your filler should soften over the next 2-3 weeks.  Hope this helps.

Ernest Robinson, MD · Answer

After reviewing your picture it appears that you've had inprovement in your chin lip area, although the left lower lip/chin area may require additional product to camouflage elevation.
Voluma does not generally migrate across face and to eyes.  Normal swelling and lumpiness is to be expected.  A follow up to your injector is recommended.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is very unlikely that filler has moved in 3 days. The effects were due to swelling and now that it is leaving, you are seeing more of the final filler results. There is no way you could become blind from filler after the initial couple hours. If you aren't happy with the final results, please discuss with your doctor and consider removal.

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