Filler Complications & Facial Heaviness

Filler Complications & Facial Heaviness

I just don’t recognise myself anymore.

You’re Not Imagining It

Maybe your face feels heavy. Puffy. A bit distorted.

Maybe someone said you “look tired” — even after 8 hours of sleep.

Or maybe it’s just that *you* know. You look in the mirror, and something’s off.

At Harmony, we hear this daily — not because it’s rare, but because it’s rarely addressed properly.

The Truth About Filler

Most filler complications aren’t dramatic.

They’re subtle. Slow. Creeping.

Common signs we see:

– Puffiness under the eyes
– Heaviness in the lower face
– Lack of facial definition
– A dull, tired look — even when you’re well
– Skin that starts to break out or feel “unhappy”

This isn’t always an allergy or a “bad product.” Often, it’s just filler doing what filler does:

absorbing water, migrating, and settling into places it was never meant to go.

Why It Happens

Your face is in motion every day. Filler isn’t fixed — it moves.

Especially when placed near muscles, fat pads, or too close to the skin’s surface.

Over time, filler can:

  • Migrate downward with gravity
  • Compress vessels, reducing oxygen to the skin
  • Distort the natural contours of the face
  • Add false “weight” to the lower face

What’s most frustrating? You may have been told:

“It’s just ageing.”

“You’re imagining it.”

“You need more filler.”

No. You don’t.

What We Do Differently

At Harmony, we don’t guess — we scan.

Using high-resolution ultrasound, we map exactly where your filler has migrated and how it’s affecting the surrounding structures.

We don’t rely on assumptions. We rely on anatomy.

Your Treatment Options

Every plan is unique, but here’s what’s often involved:

Ultrasound-Guided Filler Dissolving

We use advanced techniques to dissolve filler in the *exact* location causing the issue. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all injection — it’s mapped, targeted, and controlled.

Structural Reset (Only If Needed)

Once filler is dissolved, we reassess your natural shape. If volume restoration is appropriate, we do so subtly, in harmony with your facial anatomy — not against it.

Skin Repair & Recovery

Migrated filler often compromises circulation, which affects skin health. We may support your recovery with:
  • Electroporation + Exosomes Therapy
  • Laser Genesis (for lymph flow)
  • LED therapy for inflammation
  • Radiofrequency + Co2 Laser (for structural reset — only when inflammation is stable)

What This Looks Like in Real Life

Disclaimer:

These results reflect individual treatment journeys. Each case is assessed and treated uniquely based on anatomy, history, and diagnostic imaging.

Verified Google Review
“No one ever explained why my face looked tired — they just kept adding filler. Here, they actually scanned my face, showed me what was wrong, and dissolved it. I finally feel like myself again.”

You’re Not Alone — And You’re Not Stuck

You don’t need to feel gaslit, dismissed, or trapped in a cycle of overfilling.

We won’t just add more. We unpack what’s already there — with care, clarity, and clinical precision

Your Next Step

Ready for Answers, Not Assumptions?

All new patients begin with a Harmony diagnostic consultation.

We review your filler history, scan your face, explain the findings, and design a personalised plan — no pressure, no overselling.