I have to find out what will be the reaction of facial fillers like Teosyal, Revanesse or juvederm etc. to TN pain. Did anyone try these?
I know NOTHING about it but my gut reaction is to say “Oh my god don’t do that.” It seems to me adding a filler to your face is running an extremely high risk of adding pressure to a nerve, and one that’s already inflammed. With no actual facts it just sound like very, very risky to me.
Me too, I considered facial fillers for a bit, did a lot of research on them at one point as they sounded great. But now, I would NEVER consider having any kind of filler work done. Accidentally hitting a nerve is always a possibility, and who know how the breakdown products would effect your nerves, especially over a long period of time (many of the products are quite new).
Thank you for your response. You have a point about uncertainty of the long term effects of the product after it breaks down. Thanks again.
You are right it is not worth taking the risk considering all the odds against it. Thank you for sharing your views.
I’m afraid I have the unpopular response. I use facial fillers to even out an obvious asymmetry (sunken area in my left cheek which I believe is related to my Lyme disease). My injector is a registered nurse and he is well aware of my nerve condition (TN2 or ATN, depending on the doctor and their diagnosis). I have never had a problem with it. Have used Juvederm, Voluma, etc. Good luck, whatever you decide.
Thank you for the encouragement. Glad to know I am not alone.
Hello, Unbroken. I just wanted to let you know that as I mentioned, I have never had a problem using fillers, however, I just saw a new neurosurgeon yesterday at UCLA and he changed my diagnosis from Trigeminal Neuralgia to Trigeminal Neuropathy. I thought it important to tell you this, since our cases may be different. I do not have a problem with my face being touched. I have the constant pain that only stops when I sleep. My new neurosurgeon thinks mine is due to a surgical injury when I was 28. I wish you the very best, whatever you decide. Just wanted you to have all the information.
Thank you for being so thoughtful.
When I get the TN attack, my pain comes in waves instead of electric shocks - as people often describe.
Right now, I am in (too afraid to use the word) remission.
Good for you! I hope your remission never ends.