Can I get lip injections again following vascular occlusion 3 weeks ago? (Photo)

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Injector gave me a vascular occlusion 3 weeks go which caused blistering above my lip on a small patch, dissolved all the filler in my top lip now lips look funny, can I correct my lips or does this mean I cannot do filler again? She definitely put too much which I believe caused it but now the top lip is empty is it safe to seek correction with a small amount of filler? Because we dissolved all the filler in my nasolabial folds is gone too and my face looks out of proportion

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Usually vascular occlusion is due to a small amount of filler lodging in a vessel. It is also possible that a large amount of filler "compressed" the vessel. I would give the area more healing time before re-treating.Using a cannula to inject the filler may help low your risk for future adverse events. I would have a conversation with your injector prior to receiving more filler. Best of luck!

Jane Shanahan, MBBS, FRACGP · Answer

Hello Josephine
Unfortunately it appears you suffered a vascular occlusion after lip filler treatment. I always advise clients who have experienced this rare complication, to wait 3 months before re-injecting with filler, to allow the tissues to perfuse and adequately recover

Marek Kacki, MD · Answer

Two points to consider. First, allow the tissue to heal itself before deciding on further action. Any tissue injury needs time to heal completely even if from the outside looks normal. Second point, your lips are massively overfilled which, in itself, may lead to vascular compromise and, in a long term, to permanent distortion which may eventually require a surgical intervention. Stay natural and stay within your own beauty. Good luck!

Maloney Plastic Surgery · Answer

Usually vascular occlusion is due to a small amount of filler lodging in a vessel. It is also possible that a large amount of filler "compressed" the vessel. I would give the area more healing time before re-treating.Using a cannula to inject the filler may help low your risk for future adverse events. I would have a conversation with your injector prior to receiving more filler. Best wishes.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

It is not the amount of the filler that causes vascular occlusion but a small amount of filler getting into a blood vessel. You really should let your tissues heal completely until you consider having another lip augmentation or nasolabial fold treatment procedure. I would allow you treating physician to decide when your face is ready for another treatment. Good luck from New York City

Can I get lip injections again following vascular occlusion 3 weeks ago? (Photo)

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