Filler Migration

Filler migration is one of the potential complications associated with the injection of soft tissue fillers. It is important all physicians assessing nodules/masses/swelling in the facial area be aware that soft tissue fillers may migrate to a location away from their intended site of injection by several mechanisms and persist in the tissue even years later. A delayed reaction to the filler may occur months to years later and at times subject the patient to unnecessary investigations in attempt to identify it.