Peri-orbital swelling can be caused following the upper face dermal fillers treatment with hyaluronic acid filler. It has been reported to be linked with the various fillers. The swelling in the lower eye-lid can occur due to the migration of the filler from the malar region.
Yes, any filler placed in cheeks can cause temporary eye bags. This often happens, because we are traumatizing the tissues below and the skin and the tissue under the eyes is very thin shows in those areas.
In certain cases, such as prominent eye bags, malar oedema or festoons, fillers can accentuate the problem and cause the appearance of a swollen under-eye.
It's normal to experience a degree of swelling after any injectable treatment. The amount of swelling varies significantly from patient to patient, but as a general rule filler placed in the temples, chin and cheeks are placed deeper, directly above the bone or cartilage.
When you have had too much filler, then you may appear to have a bulging forehead, an overly pointy and sharp chin, and overly protruding cheekbones. Furthermore, the filler can stretch and weigh down your skin over time, which is known as filler fatigue.
That said, these injectable treatments take some time to integrate into your tissues, and it's normal for your dermal filler to take up to two weeks to fully settle into your face.
Fillers can change your face by filling your decreasing facial volume due to aging and facial expressions. During a filler procedure, your licensed medical professional or doctor will evaluate your face to strategize the application of fillers.
How long does cheek filler swelling last? Swelling typically occurs within 24 to 72 hours after dermal fillers. It will subside on its own after this period. On rare occasions, swelling can last from 1 to 4 weeks.
In general, fillers placed on the face can cause swelling; especially those placed underneath the eyes can lead to additional swelling. The swelling can find its way into the festoon area making the condition worse, more noticeable, and more prominent.
Dermal fillers can help smooth the transition between the lower eyelid and cheeks, and make the appearance of your tear troughs, eye bags and eye hollows less obvious.
Overfilling in the cheeks and under the eyes obliterates the natural lid-cheek junction. The whole mid-face becomes one continuous bulge, and the eyes become smaller, much like a pillow.
The effects of the fillers will wear off after months or years, but the treated area is likely to return to its original state. The benefits of both Botox and fillers will be gone and you'll notice that those lines and volume loss will come back.
The use of fillers in the face to achieve a liquid facelift or to increase the size of your cheek bones will leave some damage behind to your face and in the young patient under the age of 35 it will make you look older.
Cheek filler
They are ideal for replacing volume loss, enhancing cheek volume, and can improve the appearance of the lower eyelid by volumising the upper cheek area. We recommend using as little as 1ml per session for an enhanced appearance.
Pillow face is a condition that occurs as a result of a person getting over-injected with dermal fillers in their face. This leads to an overstuffed look, which causes the checks and other areas of the face to puff out.
It is not uncommon to experience a small degree of asymmetry immediately post-treatment due to the potential for swelling and bruising. Juvederm can take up to 4 weeks to integrate, so it is best to wait and review in 2-4 weeks with your Injector at which point you will have a better idea of the final result.
Signs and symptoms of allergic reactions to cheek fillers include prolonged swelling, pain, and discomfort. It may also cause itchiness and, in very rare cases, anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is the severe allergic reaction to medication or food that leads to shock, skin rashes, and low pulse rate.
The filler can take several weeks to soften and settle into your skin. This means that patients won't see the ultimate results of their treatment immediately. Although individual results will vary, many people achieve the full effect within two weeks after receiving their injections.
Avoid itching, or picking around the injection site. Avoid applying intense heat to the treated area, that includes hot tubs, saunas, sunbathing or tanning. Don't drink alcohol the day of treatment, and try to avoid it for 2 days after. Avoid exercising for 2 days or until swelling subsides.
Answer: Fillers are not permanent
When they wear off, your facial features are the same and the filler does not make your face look worse. That being said, if you have lost significant weight during this time or have had other medical issues, than you face may appear more "aged" but not due to the filler wearing off.
Cheek filler is a low-risk procedure, but complications may include: Bleeding. Bruising. Bumps that look like acne.
Once we replace the lost volume in the lateral and mid face, the lid-cheek junction shortens and then replaces the volume back up, sometimes, completely correcting the tear trough.