Lumpy Lips After Juvederm? I Did Have a Review Since Apparently Everything's Ok and Should Wait 2 Weeks.

Help! I had Juvederm in my lips 4 days ago as I asymmetric. During the procedure my Doctor commented that I was bleeding and I was likely to bruise. Since then the bruising on the one side of my top lip is healing well. But the otherside seems to be still swollen and slightly numb. There are no signs of a hematoma. Do you think I had to much product on one side? should I massage them, I was told not to. I'm am taking a once a day antihistamine, icing, and been using a anti bruising cream.

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Asymmetry following Juvederm in the lips

Sorry to her about your asymmetric result following Juvederm treatment. It is difficult to give you advice without seeing your lips in person. Are your lips "lumpy" only in the sense that you see asymmetry? Actual lumps following Juvederm injections are rare, but may be caused if: 1) The Juvederm was injected superficially, or too close to the surface of the skin 2) Too much was injected 3) The Juvederm was injected unevenly and/or with poor technique If there are... more

Lumpy lips after filler

Any filler can cause lumpiness in the short term, and much of it relates to there being a hematoma or bruise. This typically subsides in 1-2 weeks, so always best to wait 2 weeks before considering any further treatment such as deep massage, hyaluronidase to dissolve the juvederm, etc....Dr. Benjamin Barankin, Toronto Dermatology Centre.

Benjamin Barankin, MD

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Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon

Lumps in lips 4 days after Juvederm

It is not uncommon to have some swelling and lumpiness of the lips after Juvederm. It may take up to two weeks for everything to settle down. I would not massage the area, but the product should not spread 4 days after injection anyway. A nice reassurance is that the Juvederm can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if you are not happy with the results. Wait another week or so, and hopefully you will be happy with the results. If you are not pleased... more

Juvederm for lips

Dear Rhettelpetal, This is completely normal to swell asymmetrically Bruising will cause make the swelling last a little longer Try fresh pineapple (a quarter a day) to speed up the process You dont need to massage them, the act of eating, talking and laughing takes care of it Best regards, Nima Shemirani

Lumpy Lips After Juvederm

No, do not massage the lips. You can move the product around and cause issues by moving it into areas that will block blood flow. Bruising and swelling is quite normal, especially in the lip area and can last up to two weeks. Nothing should be done until then, as it's hard to tell what's bruising and swelling, vs. product. Leave it alone and assess after everything has settled down.

Lumpy Lips After Juvederm

Thank you for your question. Temporary side effects can include asymmetry, bruising, swelling, and soreness after fillers. I would continue your current after care, and do not massage the area. Be patient and return for an evaluation around 2 weeks when everything has settled down. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in injectables for an evaluation and for the safest and most effective treatments... more

Lumpy lips after Juvederm

Some lumpiness, swelling and bruising can happen after injections. This usually resolves as the product settles. This can be massaged after a week if necessary but I recommend you follow the instructions of your provider.

Sam Naficy, MD

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Rhettelpetal 16 Oct 2012

Hey! So I have an update! After 2 weeks it was very obvious the product had collected under the lip on one side. It was very one sided and pushed my lip forward on the right hand side. At this point I contacted the clinics who employed this Injector and the asked me in for review with another professional. My gut was right, she agreed the product was poorly distributed and Hyaluronidase the areas which had the majority of product. I returned a week after and put half a ml to balance out. I then returned again the following week and she used the remaining amount to even out the last imperfections. this was of no cost to me. 2 weeks later I am delighted with the results, and I will definately return for my top up in the future, but this time I will choose the injector carefully!

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