What are the side effects of filler application?

Unfortunately, exaggerated results, cases of infection or anaphylaxis, blindness, or skin necrosis often featured in the media create a perception that the procedure is very risky. Like any medical procedure, filler injection should be performed by injectors experienced in anatomy, complications of the procedure, and interventions that can be made for these complications. Only certified and high-quality products should be used, and attention should be paid to skin antisepsis. This way, serious complications such as vascular-nerve injuries, skin infections, skin nutrition disorders due to filler injection into the vessel, blindness, etc., can be prevented. Minor bruising, swelling, redness, asymmetries, palpable irregularities, and herpetic sores on the lips are among other side effects.

I ask my patients to stop using aspirin a week before if possible. I minimize side effects such as vascular damage and bleeding by using blunt cannulas as much as possible. Also, I provide preventive herpes treatment before and after lip augmentation, massage after the filler to eliminate irregularities, and recommend ice packing after the procedure. If there is asymmetry or insufficient results, I prefer to plan an additional dose three weeks later.

“Finally, I never leave hyaluronidase behind for emergencies, but I hope it won't be ever needed.”