Risks

As with any operation, injecting facial filler for wrinkles has risks, including:

• Allergic reaction at the injection site or throughout the body
• Bleeding or bruising at the injection site
• Infection
• Irregularities in the surface, contours and firmness of the skin
• Rarely, damage to blood vessels

Facial fillers generally aren't used for people whose immune systems are suppressed or who take blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants).