Filler injection is a commonly used beauty method on the market. However, in some cases, dangerous complications appear after filler injection, including clumping of the filler injection. People need to carefully learn about the basis of implementation, dosage… to avoid cosmetic complications.
Signs of filler injection clumping in the lips. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City
Filler injection is a non-surgical cosmetic method, currently commonly used on the market to support beauty. However, like other methods, filler injections still have many limitations and side effects, including clumping of filler injections.
According to M.D. Vu Thi Thuy Trang, specialist in Dermatology – Skin Aesthetics, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, clumping of filler injection is a condition where after injecting filler, small round lumps appear under the skin at the injection site. , stand out. Depending on the level, it can be seen with the naked eye or detected when touched.
Filler injection is a fairly safe method in beauty. However, in some cases, dangerous complications appear after filler injection, including clumping of the filler injection.
All fillers on the market have the potential to clump. In poor quality fillers or people doing the wrong thing, this rate is even higher. Causes of filler clumping include filler of unknown origin and poor quality; being injected with too much filler; Wrong injection technique, wrong location; Infection after filler injection.
Clumping of filler injections can appear on the chin, lips, and cheeks. In addition to these areas, lumpy filler sometimes also appears in the temple area.
No matter where this condition appears, going to a reputable hospital for examination and treatment is very important to avoid scarring and other dangerous sequelae.
Dr. Trang added that when injecting filler, symptoms such as swelling and mild bruising usually do not pose a health risk. These signs will disappear within a few days if the patient takes proper care of the skin after injection.
If signs such as lumps, itching, and prolonged redness appear, the patient needs to quickly go to a reputable medical facility for timely examination and treatment. If these conditions are not treated quickly, they not only affect aesthetics but are also dangerous to health. The skin where filler is injected will become infected, necrotic or deformed.