👀 5 Signs Your Filler Has Migrated—and What to Do About It
- IOANA MARCU
- Aug 27
- 2 min read
✨ Introduction
Filler migration doesn’t always show up in dramatic ways. Sometimes it’s a small ridge, a puffy upper lip, or shadows that make your features look “off.”
The truth?
It’s more common than you think—and very treatable. Let’s go over how to recognise it, and what to do next.
📚 Table of Contents
🧬 What Is Filler Migration?
Filler migration occurs when the product moves away from the intended injection site—resulting in volume, puffiness, or asymmetry in nearby areas.
It’s most common around the:
Lips
Tear troughs
Nasolabial folds
Cheeks
🔎 5 Signs to Look Out For
Shelfing above the lip border (a hard ridge or overhang)
Pillow face or sausage lips that feel tight or shiny
Blurring of natural definition, like a flat cupid’s bow
Uneven facial contours or shadows that shift as you move
Bumps or fullness under the eyes where filler shouldn't be
💥 Why It Happens
Too much product placed in one area
Incorrect filler layer or depth
Using filler too frequently
Movement of facial muscles pushing product around
Filler type unsuitable for that region
Even well-done filler can migrate over time, especially in areas of high movement.
🧯 How We Treat It
At Pure Aesthetics Clinic, we approach migration with care:
✔ Full-face assessment
✔ Option to dissolve migrated filler
✔ Recovery period
✔ Optional subtle refill using better placement + product
This isn’t about shaming—it’s about restoration.
🙋 FAQs
Q: Is migration dangerous?
No, but it can affect your facial balance. Treating it early prevents complications.
Q: Does it mean the injector did something wrong?
Not always. But if it happens often, technique might be the cause.
Q: How quickly can it be fixed?
Dissolving works within days. We typically wait 2–4 weeks before re-treating.
✨ Final Thoughts
If something feels “off,” you’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone.Filler migration is common, fixable, and nothing to be embarrassed about.
📌 Next up on the blog:
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