White Bumps Around my Lips After Juvederm Augmentation?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Robert E. Zaworski, MD
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Tags: lips, bumps, milia, side effects

I had Juvederm in my lips, and see little white "pimples" under the skin on my lips. I never had those before. You can't feel them, but up close you can see them. What is this?

5 answers to White Bumps Around my Lips After Juvederm Augmentation?

What are these white bumps around my lips after Juvederm injection?

The white bumps, around your lips, are a normal part of the lip anatomy (oil glands) that are more noticable after the lips are fuller from the Juvederm injection lip augmentation.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Lip bumps

What you describe is likely part of your normal anatomy, called Fordyce spots ( sebaceous glands) in the lip. They are not blocked they are just just pushed closer to the surface by underlying filler. They should look a little yellow to white and should not be bumpy in feel, they are smooth . The filler simple pushed them closer to the surface so you see them now. If the spots are bumpy / clear or blue in color then they are from the injection and can be smoothed out with pressure or a... more

Shawn Allen, MD
Boulder Dermatologist

Bumps after Juvederm

Juvederm is a clear gel, and is commonly injected into the lips. This is likely the natural appearance of the skin of your lips, it is simply now more visible since the lips have been augmented. Follow-up with the doctor who performed your injections to be certain the condition is benign, and not an unrelated viral or other skin condition.

Mark L. Jewell, MD
Eugene Plastic Surgeon

Bumps on lips after injection

We all have sebaceous glands in our lips. It is a natural occurrence and they are there for a reason. They may look a little yellow to white in color and be smooth to the touch. Although this is most likely just the natural texture of your lips being pushed to the surface by the filler, it is always wise to discuss your result with the physician or nurse who initially injected you. They can then decide if the bumps are normal or if it is something that needs to be addressed. If the spots... more

Scott W. Mosser, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Juvaderm is clear

Juvaderm is a clear product. A better option for Lip Augmentation could be Lip Implants. You may want to consider this if you do this on a routine basis. Follow up with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist regarding these white "pimples" around your lips as they could be the result of an unrelated skin condition.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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