How Long Can Juvederm Lumps Remain on the Face?

I had Juvederm 7 months ago and the practitioner did not massage very well. I have massaged a lot recently and they are still noticeable. Will they ever go away?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Emi0405 in United Kingdom

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Juvederm lump

If at 7 months after injection of juvederm you still have a lump, then it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Yes, they will. But there are options in the event you don't want to wait longer.

Thanks for your question. Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus are both hyaluronic acid fillers that replace or augment the hyaluronic acid in your dermis. As it is a natural compound, it will be degraded naturally over time by the body. In general, Juvederm lasts approximately 8 months, so any bumps that you had after the injection should resolve by then on their own. In the event that your bumps last longer, or you want to explore a quicker way to resolve these areas, you can do hyaluronidase... more

You might need some Vitrase

Juvederm is a temporary filler, so it will likely go away, unless there is some scarring in the area. It usually does not need to be massaged, so it is not likely the reason behind the lumps you have now. It is an extremely well tolerated and forgiving filler, very easy to inject, even to a beginning injector. If you still have lumps (which you shouldn't) and they bother you, it is usually very easy to remove them using small injections of Vitrase. Vitrase works within several hours.... more

Juvederm lumps can remain possibly for many more months

You have been very patient. Massage is a good idea, however thes bumps will most likely need to be dissolved with hyaluronidase (Vitrasse). If they are very superficial they might be able to be needled and expressed See if you doctor has the dissolving enzyme or might be able to express these troublesome lumps with a needle.