When should I call about filler problems?
The right time to call comes down to a few named signs, and this rule is set out here in short directives for readers in Saline, Michigan.
The short answer
Call your healthcare provider when you see the signs listed below. They come from the dermal fillers page published at my.clevelandclinic.org.
What the source says
The page gives a call-right-away rule first.
After getting dermal fillers, call your healthcare provider right away if you have: Bleeding or pain.
It also gives a longer form of the rule.
After getting these injections, call your healthcare provider if you have bleeding, pain or swelling or signs of an allergic reaction.
Steps to take
- Check yourself for bleeding, pain, swelling or signs of an allergic reaction.
- If you find bleeding or pain, call right away.
- Have the date of your visit and the product name ready when you call.
More reading
If you want product background while you watch for these signs, start with a clinical comparison of non-cross-linked and cross-linked hyaluronic acid dermal fillers and the Penn Medicine page on dermal fillers.
Who to ask if the page is unclear
If you cannot tell whether what you see is on the list, call the provider who did the injections and describe it.