Having fillers injected can be an exciting time, yet nerve-wracking time.

People lean towards injectables for a list of reasons.

Improving your looks can be a great self-esteem booster.

woman receiving injections in her cheek

However, as with any cosmetic procedure, there are several things that could go wrong.

One major concern among patients and medical professionals is filler migration.

This phenomenon takes place when the filler moves from its intended location to a different area of the face.

One tell-tale sign is experiencing fullness in an undesired region of the face that has not received any filler.

Thankfully, filler migration is not super common.

However, there are some areas where the chance of filler movement are more common.

This more dangerous throw in of migration happens when the filler is injected into a blood vessel.

“Duck lips” is how many experts describe them.

They protrude outward with a hardened look that makes the mouth appear stiff.

So how do you prevent such undesirable results?

Well, the first step is finding a qualified injector.

If filler migration does take place, you could always get yourfiller dissolvedor allow it to dissolve naturally.

Though there is always the risk, these tips can help you have the best experience possible.