Will you be disfigured when you remove fillers in your cheeks?

Question

After my Dr over filled my cheek area 3 weeks ago, I am asymmetric. He did cause a hematoma in 2 places under my right eye which I have had vision problems with. He said give it 6 weeks to even out as the left side although is over filled as well, doesn't appear to make my eye disfigured and my face as distorted. My friends give me a look of shock when they see me and ask what happened to me. I don't look like the woman prior to the filler, what are my options.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

When you remove fillers using hyaluronidase, one would expect the face to go back to what it was before the fillers.  Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Voluma can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. It may take a series of treatments, but once dissolved your face will go back to normal. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and I am sorry to hear of your injection related issues.  If you have abnormal swelling and bruising that is compromising your results you may want to allow a couple of more weeks to pass to see if your results improve.  If however you are confidant that your appearance will not change sufficiently I would have your injector place hyaluronidase to dissolve the Voluma.  This will return you to your prior cheek appearance and will not cause any disfigurement.  Best wishes.

Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD · Answer

It's hard to assess you without photos.  It usually takes 2 wks for the filler to settle in.  If you are unhappy with your results, the filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.  You will not be disfigured if you dissolve the filler.  I would go back and speak with your injector.  Best of luck!

Kouros Azar, MD · Answer

When you dissolve filler, your face should go back to how it was before your injections. Given your less than stellar results with your current injector, I would suggest that you see someone else to have your Voluma dissolved. Preferably someone with a lot of experience dissolving filler.

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