Juvederm injections sore and swollen months after procedure.

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I had juviderm injected into my chin almost 5 months ago, Everything was fine until this morning when I woke up with the sites where the juviderm is swollen and tender. I am sick with a cold which is mostly in my throats and was prescribed a zpack, which I started last night. I have also been taking Motrin to keep my fever down. Could the infection from my throats have moved into the injection site? Or is this some reaction to having a fever?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This is an unusual occurrence and should be evaluated by your doctor.  You should see improvement now that you have begun antibiotics if it is from an infection.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is possible that the infection has spread to the areas that were injected with filler. I recommend having a follow up with your injector for evaluation and treatment. Your injector will probably want to treat this with antibiotic and possibly dissolve the filler. Best of Luck!

Faiyaaz Kalimullah, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I'm sorry to hear that you are experiencing delayed swelling and tenderness after your Juvederm treatment.  It is impossible to make an exact diagnosis or specific recommendations without assessing you in-person.  That said, it is possible that you are experiencing an infection in your filler, as others here have suggested.  I have also seen a small handful of patients who experience significant delayed swelling of their fillers, particularly around the mouth and lower face, shortly after a mild illness or seasonal allergy flare.  I suspect this is more due a heightened immune response to the fillers than a true infection.  Regardless, in any case, I would recommend a thorough evaluation by a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon with extensive experience in managing filler complications.  Best of luck.

Matthew Elias, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  This may be due to a bacterial infection or reactivation of a viral infection.  Please follow up with your Board Certified Dermatologist/PS who injected you for proper evaluation and management.  Regards, Dr. Matt Elias

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is possible that the infection has spread to the areas of injection. I would seek out an evaluation for this. It probably needs to be treated with an antibiotic at least. Possibly have the filler dissolved.

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