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Are There Cases Where Juvederm Has Not Dissolved Naturally?

It has been almost 9 months since I received juvederm injections, and there are still lumps/bumps everywhere it was injected into my top lip. This was a VERY painful procedure for me. I received a dental block but no topical numbing agent. Scared to look to get the dissolving agent due to pain.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by samanthamelinda in Georgia

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Lumps and bumps after Juvederm

It is unusual for the products like juvaderm to remain as lumps in your lips after 9 months. They will most likely resorb over the next few months but if they bother you , you may be able to have them dissolved by hyaluronidase.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm has not dissolved naturally

Very unusual. I would try excision or injection of hylaurondiase by an expert injector with experience. Also maybe some more time with massage the area could help. From MIAMI Dr. B

Fillers in the lip and bumps

Although fillers including Restylane and Juvederm, often dissolve faster in the lips then other areas, I have seen patients who retained their product for more than a year. If you had that much pain during the procedure despite a dental block, it is understandable that you are reluctant to undergo the procedure again or to have hyaluronidase injected. There are different ways to peform a dental block and a different physician might be able to make you much more comfortable! more

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Juvederm duration

Juvederm typically lasts 6-12 months. At 9 months, I would just wait another 3 months until it resolves completely. If it does not resolve naturally you should discuss options with your dermatologist. Though most often the best approach is just waiting.

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