Common side effects
The following side effects — which tend to occur around the injection site — can be immediate, but usually clear within 7 to 14 days:
redness
swelling
pain
bruising
itching
Rare side effects
While less common, you should be aware of the following side effects:
infection
leakage of the filler through the injection site
nodules around the injection site, which may need to be surgically removed
granulomas, a type of inflammatory reaction to the filler
movement of the filler from one area to another
injury to blood vessels
blindness, which occurs when the filler gets injected into an artery, blocking blood flow to the eyes
tissue death, again due to blocked blood flow
Safety precautions
While facial fillers are generally safe, taking these steps can help ensure your safety:
Use a licensed, well-trained, and experienced medical professional (an experienced dermatologist or plastic surgeon) to inject the filler.
Have the procedure done in a medical setting, not in someone’s home or at a mall kiosk.
Ask the provider about their experience with the particular type of filler you have chosen. The more experience they have with the product, the better.
Don’t purchase fillers online. Only get them from a medical provider.
Fillers should be in unopened and properly labeled syringes. Inspect the syringe to make sure.
Make sure that the filler being used is FDA-approved for that purpose.
Be aware of the risks and potential side effects.
Read the filler ingredients and don’t have it injected if you know you have an allergy to any of the filler’s components (e.g., collagen).
Be sure to tell your injector about all medications and supplements you take. Some may interact with the ingredients in the fillers or can affect your blood’s ability to clot
.Risk factors to be aware of
Don't use fillers if:
your skin is inflamed for any reason (for example, if you have a rash, active acne, hives, etc.)
you’re allergic to any of the filler ingredients (read the label)
you have a bleeding disorder
you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or under the age of 18 (safety hasn’t been studied in younger age groups)
Your skin is susceptible to scarring (e.g., you have a keloid or an overgrowth of scar tissue)
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