Chin filler complications can lead to facial asymmetry, infection, or necrosis if improper techniques are used or low-quality filler is injected. Don’t be complacent; read this article to understand the signs, causes, and how to handle them early!
Signs of chin filler complications
Prolonged chin swelling and pain
A little swelling after injection is normal. However, if your chin is red, severely swollen, and painful for many days, it’s a warning sign of complications like soft tissue inflammation, fluid accumulation, or infection.
Asymmetrical or distorted chin
An uneven or asymmetrical chin after injection is due to incorrect injection technique, clumping of filler, or injection into the wrong location. This not only affects aesthetics but also impacts the psychological well-being of the person.
Appearance of lumps under the skin
After filler injection, if you feel hard masses, lumps, or clumps under the skin, it’s highly likely that the filler has congealed or reacted with the skin tissue, causing complications.
Chin skin turning purplish or pale
This is a dangerous sign indicating a vascular occlusion due to improper filler injection, which can lead to necrosis if not treated promptly.
Causes of chin filler complications
Complications from chin filler injections are often attributed to one of the following main causes:
Use of low-quality filler
There are many types of fillers on the market today with unknown origins, containing toxic ingredients, or not meeting medical standards. When injected into the body, these substances can cause strong reactions, leading to inflammation, granulomas, and even systemic allergic reactions.
Injections performed at disreputable facilities or by unqualified individuals
This is the most common cause of chin filler complications. Many unauthorized spas and small establishments still brazenly perform filler injections. Incorrect techniques, uncontrolled dosages, and injections in the wrong location can all lead to severe consequences.
Failure to check health status before injection
Filler injection requires a medical examination step to ensure that the recipient is not allergic to the filler components or does not have underlying diseases that could easily cause complications. Skipping this step can lead to unforeseen side reactions.
Failure to follow post-injection care instructions
After filler injection, if proper care is not maintained, cold compresses are applied incorrectly, the injected area is subjected to strong impact, or medication is used incorrectly, it can increase the risk of infection and filler displacement.
Common chin filler complications
| Type of Complication | Danger Level | Consequences if not treated |
| Swelling, inflammation, bruising | Mild to moderate | May resolve on its own or require medical attention if prolonged |
| Lumps, filler clumping | Moderate to severe | Causes aesthetic disfigurement, requires dissolving or surgical removal |
| Soft tissue infection | Severe | Leads to necrosis, deep tissue damage |
| Vascular occlusion | Extremely dangerous | Can lead to necrosis of the injected area, life-threatening if widespread |
How to handle chin filler complications
If you unfortunately experience chin filler complications, please note how to handle them to quickly restore your appearance and avoid dangerous complications.
If you detect or suspect you may be experiencing complications after filler injection, pay special attention to absolutely not touching the chin area that shows abnormal signs. This can worsen the condition.
Instead, go immediately to a specialized medical facility or a reputable aesthetic hospital for professional treatment. Depending on the individual case, the doctor may dissolve the filler, drain pus, or perform intensive antibiotic treatment.
(**) Note: When you go to the hospital, provide complete information such as the type of filler injected, where it was performed, the injection time, and current symptoms for the doctor to provide the most accurate treatment.
Gangwhoo Aesthetic Hospital – A safe and effective place to handle chin filler complications
Among the few reputable addresses currently, Gangwhoo Aesthetic Hospital is one of the trusted destinations chosen by customers to fix failed filler injection complications. Gangwhoo meets all standards for safe aesthetics and for many consecutive years has been rated by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health as achieving an absolute score in surgical safety.
Gangwhoo also has a team of aesthetic, dermatology, and plastic surgery specialists who regularly undergo training in countries with developed aesthetic medicine such as Korea, the US, and Singapore. All have clear practice certificates and are deeply trained in filler injection techniques and handling filler complications, as well as other supportive surgical methods.
At Gangwhoo, all treatments and complication management procedures are performed in a closed process in sterile operating rooms, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination and ensuring customer safety.
In particular, Gangwhoo has built its reputation by applying many modern technologies. This ensures enhanced treatment effectiveness and promotes the recovery process for customers.
Every customer who comes to the hospital receives dedicated and thoughtful support and care. Throughout the entire process, they are enthusiastically guided and cared for, ensuring optimal post-surgical results, fast healing, and quick recovery.
How to prevent chin filler complications
To prevent complications after chin filler injection, please pay special attention to:
- Choose a reputable aesthetic facility: Prioritize aesthetic hospitals with operating licenses, a team of dermatologists or plastic surgeons, and extensive experience in filler injections.
- Choose quality filler with clear origin: Check the packaging, anti-counterfeiting stamps, origin, and even the expiration date of the filler to ensure safety and effectiveness during the procedure.
- Do not get cheap filler: Safety is always the top priority; absolutely do not be greedy for cheap prices as it can be one of the factors causing complications.
- Follow care instructions: After filler injection, to ensure safety, you should follow the doctor’s instructions.
Chin filler complications can happen to anyone if they are complacent in choosing the injection location and the person performing it. Don’t let hasty beauty decisions cause severe consequences for your health and appearance.
If you are experiencing abnormal signs such as an asymmetrical chin, swelling, pain, lumps, or skin discoloration after filler injection, please contact Gangwhoo Aesthetic Hospital immediately for early consultation and support!
