Nasolabial Fold Filler Gone Wrong (2023)

FAQs

Nasolabial Fold Filler Gone Wrong? ›

A common location where filler migration occurs is the nasolabial fold. Many practitioners try to soften the nasolabial fold by trying to place filler directly under the line. Due to the anatomy of the nasolabial fold, the filler can be displaced upward toward the cheek, and downward toward the lip.

The most common complications are injection site reactions, including edema, pain, erythema, itching, and ecchymosis [14]. Other reported AEs are hypersensitivity reactions, infections, Tyndall effect, and surface irregularities and nodules [15-18].

Lumps after dermal filler is a common issue and can be normal and temporary, or it may need to be reviewed. It is very common to have temporary lumpiness in the skin in the first few weeks after dermal filler. What usually happens is that it will integrate into the skin by about week 4.

The first result of the nasolabial fold treatment is immediately visible. However, it takes about two weeks for the treatment to reach its true goal.

Like any medical treatment, it has potential risks and side effects. Be sure to talk to a licensed provider to see if they're right for you. Although I'm now very happy with the results — my filled nasolabial folds indeed appear smoother and less intense — I wasn't at first. In fact, I had many What-the-hell-did-I-do?

The filler is injected into the folds, not the muscles that control your facial expressions, so it should not affect your ability to smile. In fact, many people choose to get nasolabial fold fillers specifically to enhance their smile.

It's relatively safe to perform a cheek massage as a way to resolve lumps and swelling from hyaluronic acid fillers. It can also be done to manage side effects from other injectable procedures such as a lip filler or chin filler treatment.

Lumps and bumps are common after lip filler injections. The good news is that they can be effectively treated with gentle massage after the initial swelling subsides. Keep reading to learn how to massage filler lumps with a technique that will not only help smooth out lumps but will prevent filler migration.

Generally, any lumps or bumps that appear after fillers will disappear on their own within one to two weeks. Give the treatment a couple of weeks to improve, applying ice regularly.

Using too much filler in these areas can not only result in a fake appearance, but it can also have unwanted effects on the shape of the lips. For example, putting too much filler in the nasolabial folds can lower the lip.

Is it normal for filler to look uneven at first? ›

While it is normal for a little swelling to occur after lip fillers, you should not have uneven or “wonky” lips. Unfortunately, we see this too often when patients are referred to our clinic after always, in general, receiving fillers from an inexperienced practitioner or an unqualified beauty or nursing therapist.

Asymmetry. When done correctly, filler injections should result in a more symmetrical appearance. However, if too much filler is injected into one side of the face, it can cause asymmetry. This can make the face look uneven and can be difficult to correct.

The effect of the nasolabial fold filler will be obvious immediately. Most of the swelling from the dermal filler will have resolved by 2-3 days after the procedure. There may be a small amount of swelling for even 2-4 weeks after the procedure. What if I get asymmetry at some time before the 4 week review?

In the lower part of nasolabial fold it is important to stay superficial while injecting and in upper 1/3 of the fold deep or periosteal injections are safest.

Whether you're treated with Juvederm Voluma, Restylane Lyft, Belotero Balance, or the like, you should anticipate a certain degree of swelling that may last a few hours or up to 3 days, possibly longer, depending on a multitude of factors.

Injections into the nose, lips, nasolabial folds, and forehead (including glabella) are more often reported for filler migration than injections into the cheeks. Tear-trough correction bears a risk for orbital migration.

Filler that enters a blood vessel can cause skin necrosis (death of tissue), stroke, or blindness. While the chances of this happening are low, if it does happen, the resulting complications can be serious and may be permanent.

Using too much filler in these areas can not only result in a fake appearance, but it can also have unwanted effects on the shape of the lips. For example, putting too much filler in the nasolabial folds can lower the lip.