Botched dermal fillers can cause irregularities that are both visible and uncomfortable when the injected product hasn’t been applied using proper technique or placed carefully.
The results of dermal filler can sometimes be unpredictable, but your trusted dermatologist has the medical expertise, trained eye, and specialized tools to correct uneven filler placement and restore facial balance safely.
Here’s everything you need to know about whether you can fix botched filler or not! Hint: going to your board-certified Dermatologist for corrections puts you in the safest hands!
The Most Common Filler Mistakes Patients Experience
Patients who need to fix botched filler often have complaints including:
- Asymmetry. Uneven volume from one side to another. This can occur when filler is placed without proper assessment of facial balance.
- Adverse reactions. Excess swelling, prolonged puffiness, or remarkable irritation may happen when the skin does not tolerate the injection technique or placement.
- Lumpiness. Visible bumps or irregular texture can form when filler is injected too superficially or unevenly.
- Superficial placement. Filler placed too close to the skin’s surface can create a raised, unnatural appearance.
Results may not be apparent immediately after injection and can worsen as initial swelling goes down. Too much filler and incorrect placement are usually to blame for these unnatural-looking results.
Lumps, Migration, and Vascular Occlusion Explained
Typical complications patients fear from dermal filler injections gone wrong include lumps, migration, and vascular occlusion.
Lumps happen when the dermal filler was placed too high on the face or injected inconsistently. Migration is when the filler moves from where it was initially placed weeks or months later.
Vascular occlusion occurs when the filler directly impacts blood vessels and cuts off circulation. If you experience any kind of pain after your filler injection, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
What Hyaluronidase Is and When It’s Used
Many fillers on the market today are hyaluronic based, which means they can be safely dissolved by using hyaluronidase.
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that allows dermatologists to loosen or remove dermal fillers without surgery.
Just like with any injection, hyaluronidase must be placed carefully and with an understanding of facial anatomy in order to not negatively impact surrounding tissue.
Why Dermatologists are Best to Fix Botched Filler
Fixing misdirected dermal filler injections is typically more difficult than performing the original procedure.
Dermatologists must be able to assess what went wrong, check the health of surrounding tissue, and meticulously plan out how to correct uneven filler placement.
With their intricate understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the skin and muscles, this allows them to expertly repair what went wrong.
Restore Balance with Expert Care, Schedule Your Dermal Filler Consultation Today!
Don’t let an uneven filler application prevent you from having the facial features you’ve always wanted.
Call us at 301-610-0663 today to schedule your consultation with our experienced dermatologists! We can use specialized tools and precise treatment to restore symmetry and balance to your skin.
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