Is it allergy to filler or numbing cream? How to treat it? (Photo)

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I got juvederm voluma 5 days ago .the next day I woke up with red swollen cheeks wz a burning feeling. I talked to my plastic surgeon he prescribed Medrol for 6 days and said it s allergy to lidocaine.I m on benadryl. Swelling and burn feeling disappeared but redness still there. Will that disappear? To what I m allergic juvederm itself or lidocaine? Not to forget to mention I m allergic to penicilin.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Calileb. I'm sorry you have to deal with this! There is a possibility that the redness may be due to a bacterial infection. I recommend going back to you injector. All the best, Dr. Nima!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There is a finite possibility that the redness may be due to a bacterial infection and should be examined by your injector to identify the source of the problem. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS · Answer

I believe trying to figure this on your own would be very hard. You need to see your doctor and they can do the allergy test, with spot test in a small area with both products. You need to stay in their office to make sure you will not have an anaphylactic reaction.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

I feel an allergy is less likely than an infection.  If he thinks it's an allergy, do a test on your arm and see if you react the same.  I would definitely start antibiotics.  Strep or staph would be a concern.

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