I received lip injections about a month ago. This spot doesn't hurt, but when I look this spot/nodule in the mirror it's almost clear as if I can see the filler itself, it's raised, and it's pulsating as if it's right on or near an artery. The fact that it's pulsating and looks like it's near an artery is alarming to me. I went to what I thought was a reputable injection RN at a plastic surgeons office. Should I be concerned about this?
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Thanks for your question. Having a tooth infection should not affect your filler at all. Be sure to get that infection taken care of and not do any fillers for 2 weeks before or after dental work, to be extra cautious!
OK, there seems to be conflicting answers here. I don't know how others were taught to inject, nor how they teach other doctors to inject, however consensus is that the cheek should not be tight and puffy nor sore at day 2. The face should not be uniformly look very tight! We are given...
Thank you for your question! It sounds like you were vomiting up saliva and mucus and stomach juices. The good thing is that unless you drank the Juvederm, there's no way it could travel and get into your stomach. As to your mysterious swelling resolution, the body can do weird stuff! My ...