My experience with side effects from a late-onset chin filler...;ㅠ

I got fillers on my nose and chin around 20 years ago. A few years later, when I contracted COVID-19, I suddenly experienced side effects from the filler, including swelling and a burning sensation in my chin. At first, I thought it was simply due to COVID-19, but I was surprised to learn that fillers can be linked to immune responses. So today, I'd like to share my experience with side effects from chin fillers.

 

 

To be honest, I was quite satisfied when I first got chin filler. I have a bit of asymmetry, and I was satisfied because it felt like the asymmetry was corrected. I was especially happy because my jawline on my round face seemed to have become more defined and slimmer! But as time passed and I got COVID-19, the area where the filler was injected suddenly swelled and I felt a sudden fever. At first, I thought it was because my face was hot because I had a fever during COVID-19, but after a day or two, my chin swelled slightly and I felt a fever, and when I pressed my chin with my hand, it felt a bit uncomfortable.

I heard it (I took a picture of my swollen jaw, but I can't find itㅠㅠ)

 

First of all, I was skeptical that I'd experience any side effects from fillers. Since it's such a common procedure, I assumed it would be fine. But it was both surprising and frightening to discover that filler side effects could occur even years after the injection.

 

I remember looking in the mirror for a few days because I was anxious for no reason after the filler side effects started. Actually, I wanted to ask the hospital, but I was also scared of the filler side effects, so I didn't call separately. After reading the comments on YouTube and seeing cases of people who suffered severe filler side effects, I was worried that I should dissolve the filler..? Or what if it led to other side effects. Fortunately, it subsided without any major problems!

 

I had the procedure done because I was told that since the filler is a melting filler, it would be okay after some time, but that doesn't seem to be the case...ㅠ After looking into it, I found out that side effects like mine can occur at any time depending on the filler's infection, physical condition, or immune response. When your condition is not good, side effects from the filler can appear momentarily, and another side effect can come at an unexpected time...

 

Actually, I thought it could be because the coronavirus was so hard on my body, but even after I got the coronavirus, when I was dieting and tired, my jaw swelled and felt weird.

 

Anyway, after going through this, I realized that fillers are not just for looking pretty, but that you have to be fully aware of the side effects and prepare for them. It's been a few years since I had filler treatment with similar symptoms, but I've experienced the same side effects twice... ㅠ

 

I'm worried that I might experience side effects from fillers later on if I get pregnant or give birth...

 

That's why I'm not going to get fillers in the future. Of course, it can be helpful for some people, but I don't recommend it... I'm going to get a thorough consultation at the hospital and listen to the explanation of side effects before making a decision...! It's just my small experience, but I'm leaving this post in the hopes that no one will be surprised by similar side effects like me!!