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Juvederm Delayed Hypersensitivity Reaction Vs. Infection Vs. Sinus Infection - New York, NY
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I've been seeing the same NP for Juvederm and...
vickyverkyMay 18, 2013
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I've been seeing the same NP for Juvederm and Botox for a few years. Recently I had Juvederm to my nasolabial folds, some Botox to the frown lines above nose, and sides of the eyes. I went to see my primary a week ago when I woke up with a swollen left eyelid, conjunctivitis, and symptoms of a sinus infection (nothing new for me, I tend to get them). I was febrile 100.8. I started Biaxin XL 1000mg once a day 6 days ago. The eye issue resolved quickly. The left cheek was swollen just anterior to where I had the injection (I don't know if it was at the onset of the other issues, I didn't notice). I went back to see him the following Thursday when the cheek swelling did abate after 3 days of antibiotics (we assumed it was r/t the maxillary sinus issue) and still had a low-grade temperature (99.5). He said I should see a derm as it may be hypersensitivity or infection. I saw my derm that afternoon. The derm felt my skin for two seconds and declared it was a strep infection, and wanted to send me to an infectious disease MD as I have many allergies to antibiotics and he felt the Biaxin wasn't working. I opted not to go, as I never had any pain or unusual skin appearance (other than redness). I still have some edema and erythema to the left cheek, and now the right cheek is a bit pink. I also have a history of rosacea, which has been flaring a bit as of late due to stress. It nowf eels like a vasodilation response happening all the time (like blushing) to both cheeks, but mostly the left. I no longer have a temperature, but can't figure out what is going on. I don't see it as being an infection as I don't really have pain with palpation to the area, it's just uncomfortable due to pressure. I don't want to go through another MD only to have him tell me the same things. Biaxin should cover an infection in the cheek if I had one. I put in a call to the NP who injected me and left a detailed message with her secretary, and she never called me back, never mind seeing me to assess the situation. I have not had hypersensitivity to Juvederm before, however, I have a history of allergies. The other thing worth mentioning, since I have seen information about "fake" Juvederm, is I did not see her using a pre-packaged Juvederm syringe while doing the injections. I know it comes pre-packaged, so I am not sure why it would not be in that syringe, unless she thought she didn't need the whole syringe......but she charged me for it. I really don't think it is an infection, even though the symptoms of infection of slightly warm to touch, slightly edematous, and somewhat reddened are present, as I would expect pain and and a much worse appearance. My take is it is hypersensitivity (especially if a substitute filler was used) or a part of the sinus issue. Any input is appreciated!!
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August 15, 2016
Do you have an update on how you are doing? I used juvaderm for six years always with same PA and developed the same issues. We thought it was allergies & they treated me for that for 8 wks. After minimal improvement, I started tesearch NH online & found an article on biofilm infections. PA gave me meds for four weeks, which I'm finishing up this Friday. I have improved but still have swelling on left side. I'm nervous about going off meds as article said I might require 6 wks and if I still have symptoms, I might need injected meds. Apparently infection can get in filler and gets released as it dissolves which can be up to 6 months. Also, I've had vitrasse three times trying to speed up process.
Since this is still going on for you have you considered taking your derm's advice and going to see the infectious disease MD? It might not be a bad idea just to rule things out if nothing else.