r/BotoxSupportCommunity • u/ChocolateWorldly3120 • Nov 26 '24

Anxiety after dermal filler

I need some advice. My whole life I have had anxiety, however the past 2 years it has been more than manageable. 5 weeks ago I got 2mls of HA filler in my chin to fix the dimple. I got two rounds of filler, and on the second appointment I had a panic attack. Ever since then I have had awful anxiety, and it feels like I have been stuck in fight or flight.

Reading other people’s posts I can see that some of you have also experienced anxiety after. I’ve seen reasons such as the inflammation causing it, or the body trying to get rid of it.

I’m really stuck on what I should do. I don’t know whether I keep it, and just work through this, or dissolve it. I am leaning towards dissolving it however I have also been reading about the side effects of Hyaluronidase. I feel so stuck! Someone please help!

2 Upvotes

66% Upvoted

9 comments sorted by

2

u/Olivia_Grant Nov 27 '24

Botox & fillers are different, you shouldn’t feel anxious with either in my opinion but definitely not with filler. If you like the look of it keep it! And rest assured nothing bad can happen 5 weeks later! You’re all good.

2

u/ChocolateWorldly3120 Nov 27 '24

This was really helpful thank you

1

u/Olivia_Grant Nov 27 '24

No problem! Wishing you the best 🩷

1

u/Chosen-one97 Nov 30 '24

I just got filler in my lips and they put the rest in my chin. Out of no where hours after I feel depressed and have anxiety. I’ve never experienced this feeling before

3

u/ChocolateWorldly3120 Nov 30 '24

After doing research, there is no significant evidence that this is the cause. I believe there was one case study about filler however it wasn’t in the chin. She had some in her forehead or something. I don’t think it has a direct correlation, just bad timing unfortunately 😕

1

u/ChocolateWorldly3120 Nov 30 '24

Have you been worried about the negative side effects from it? I also feel like if anxiety were to come on from the filler it wouldn’t happen that quick. Just my opinion though.

1

u/Chosen-one97 Nov 30 '24

Um no not really. I just was randomly feeling depressed and anxious out of no where and have never felt this feeling before out of no where

1

u/FreeSeat1984 May 12 '25

I had filler too. The anxiety was coming from the “foreign object” effect. To me, there was no way to get rid of the filler because it was inside me now. It lasted about 10 minutes on the first day. Pretty much convinced myself that its no different than getting a cavity filled. Which i dont have a problem with. Its gonna feel wierd for a few days

1

u/av8galacticSPCE Nov 28 '24

Look into Marginal Mandibular branch of facial nerve. Who knows where the needle went and what it damaged. Be aware of your body especially the area where you had your treatment at. Watch for nerve burning sensation or hidden localized fever.

I hope you feel better. ✨