I'm having a strange, delayed, reaction to Voluma and Volbella injections in my lips and cheeks. What is happening? (photo)

This is unusual and you should see your injector as soon as you can. I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing this! It may be an allergic reaction, infection or perhaps excess product.

Your concerns are not very common at all and I would recommend that you review your concerns with your doctor as soon as you can.

Thank you for your question. It is important to obtain an in person evaluation from your injector. This way you can be assessed and discuss your concerns. You may require a hyaluronidase injection to dissolve the product. Best,

Unfortunately, it sounds that you are having a delayed response to the filler. It seems that we are seeing this more and more across the board with fillers. It is self-limiting and responds to  anti-histamines. Ideally the product should be removed with a substance (hyaluronidase) that dissolves the filler. That's a bummer after you have invested in it, I know. I have also placed patients on a short course of steroids. Follow up with your provider to see how they can help get this resolved.

touch base with your doctor. I do a lot of injections with voluma and volbella and have never seen this. perhaps a course of oral steroids and/or anti-histamines may be necessary.

Thank you for
your question AmeliaBentley. I understand your concern. Volbella is a
hyaluronic acid filler designed to enhance the lips. It is difficult to make an assessment without a formal exam. However in some cases a delayed reaction can occur. Some treatments include a course of antibiotics or steroids or dissolving the product with hyaluronidase. Please
consult with a doctor for specific recommendations. Good luck!

Volbella is a fabulous injection for the lips but it appears that you are having some unusual reaction.  You should return immediately to your treating physician for evaluation and possible hyaluronidase to remove the product.  Please update us.  Best, Dr. Green

Hello AmeliaBentley, Thank you for your question.  This is definitely an odd presentation. Without examining you, physically feeling the tissue, assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of any further treatments it is difficult to be comprehensive.Things to consider are that you may have be having an allergic response to the injection, versus an inflammatory response.  The other possibility if that you are having an infection.I would recommend that you discuss with your physician these possibilities as well as dissolving these substances with Hyaluronidase enzyme. That should clear up any reaction you are having quickly by eliminating the product.Good luck, Dr. S

Thank you for your enquiry. You have a low grade infection with inflammatory response. My advise would be to go on a course of antibiotics and have a review by the doctor at the clinic where you had the filler.