What has caused post-injection swelling in my lower jaw/chin, 3+ months after Juvederm Voluma injections?

Some
injectors inject Voluma in the lower jaw and chin, but it's not the ideal
filler to use in this area. If not injected correctly, it can cause a lot of
swelling in the injected area. If your swelling doesn't subside, have your
provider do a reversal. 

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you move forward with an appointment with your board certified facial plastic surgeon. Injections of Voluma may lead to minor swelling immediately following the procedure, but that swelling should not recur. Always consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.Best wishes,

Thanks for this question. There's a few possibilities including a biofilm reaction/ infection or chronic swelling that is sometimes seen with Voluma. You should make an appointment with your injector to to get an appropriate diagnosis. In the meantime, icing will help.

Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Thank you for sharing your question and experience.  Any new swelling in a known area of filler injection should be investigated to rule out a possible infection.  If none is suspected, you can use ice, arnica, bromelain, and sleeping with your head elevated to improve it.  I would definitely make an appointment to see your injector for an in-person evaluation.  Hope this helps

Thank you for
your question bravoch. I am sorry to hear about your situation. Voluma is a
filler used to enhance the appearance of the face. Swelling is normal for 2 weeks after a treatment. After that there is typically no swelling. If swelling is related to a hangover it will resolve with hydration. Voluma can be dissolved if necessary. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations.  Good luck!

Swelling at this point after the injection is a cause for concern and I recommend that you followup with your injector. It is important to rule out infection although this maybe related to chronic swelling which is sometimes seen with certain fillers. If infection is the problem then antibiotics will be needed and the filler will need to be reversed with hyaluronidase. 

This is a increasing problem with Voluma and will be with Vobella. It is related to the Vycross technology. I doubt it is infected, but that needs to be ruled out. It most likely needs to be dissolved with hyaluronidase. I have stopped using Voluma because of this and due to the fact that it's duration is overstated. Restylane Lyft is a better product for cheeks because of it's higher G prime and it is more cost effective as well.

I would return to my treating physician for examination since any new swelling days after injection is cause for concern.  It is possible that an infection is in this area and needs immediate attention.  You may need oral antibiotics to treat this or have Vitrase to dissolve the reaction.  Best, Dr. Green