How to remove lumps from Restylane and New Fill?

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...”

A: There is no Restylane in those lumps

By Kevin Ende, MD - Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon

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.

A: How to remove lumps from Restylane and New Fill?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Removing lumps caused by hyaluronic acid fillers

By Scott Trimas, MD - Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

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... more