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How to Remove Lumps from Restylane and New Fill?

asked 2 years ago by dandoons in san diego, ca, u.sa
Latest answer by Kevin Ende, MD
Question viewed 1,124 times
Tags: cheeks, lips, lumps

I had Restylane injected on my cheeks 4 yrs ago. I still have hard large lumps; I don't know if its possible to squeeze it out, or cut it out. It can be reached from inside the mouth.

What are the consequences? Do you have a better solution? I also have lumps on lips caused by New-Fill. Thanks.

3 answers to How to Remove Lumps from Restylane and New Fill?

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There is no Restylane in those lumps

It is not possible that the lumps in your cheeks have any remaining Restylane. Typically, hyaluronidase is used to dissolve Restylane, but I would not recommend this in you. You need an evaluation by an experienced surgeon.
Kevin Ende, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Removing lumps from Restylane and New Fill

Obviously you should NOT have large hard lumps. No filler was designed to be injected in bursts creating localized lakes. They were to designed to be placed in small parallel and fanning threads which gradually build an area. IF the Restylane is in a few lakes whoever injected it may want to see if he/she can aspirate it with a syringe. Failing that, it may be dissolved with HYALURONIDASE. It is important to make sure you are not allergic to this enzyme so a skin test may be in order. As... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Removing lumps caused by hyaluronic acid fillers

Removing lumps caused by hyaluronic acid fillers can typically be achieved by the use of a product called hyaluronidase which dissolves out the product. It is a very effective treatment and if you were injected with restylane you should be able to treat it in that fashion. Alternatively, if scar tissue has resulted or a reaction to another product was used, you can also treat those areas with low dose steroid injections to soften the lumps as well. It is unusual to have lumps from... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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