Massage Juvederm Injection Lump?

I had my "laugh lines" injected with Juvederm yesterday. Although there was no bruising, I got a noticeable lump on the left side close to my lips and some burning sensation on the injected area. May I massage the lump by myself or do I have to just sit & wait until it goes away?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Olesha in Los Angeles

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Do nothing for now

The usual cause for lumpiness after hyaluronic acid injections (HA), more with Restylane than Juvederm, is a slight amount of blood in the tissues, essentially a bruise with swelling. Gentle pressure and about a week's time usually resolves this issue. It would be premature in my opinion to inject hyaluronidase or more HA filler until about a week after the initial injection. Cool compresses and arnica cream also seem to help. When hyaluronic acid is injected skillfully, the risk of... more

See the injecting doctor for problems with fillers

When having an unexpected side effect from fillers (or any cosmetic procdure), it's important to see the physician who performed the procedure rather than take matters into your own hands. It's not uncommon to have a palpable bump at one day, but this should be investigated if it lasts more than 4-5 days. It could be a small hematoma (bleeding), or too much product in that area, which can be reversed with hyaluronidase. Often, you may feel, but not see, a small bump, which is likely... more

Return to your physician to have Juvederm bumps examined

Hi Olesha, As the other panelists have suggested, better to return to your physician for a review of the treatment. Massage may work, but the product can move around a bit and the reason you want to have your practitioner doing the massaging is so that he/she can move it to the right place. Also, if the bump persists, the longer you wait the more problematic it could become. If all else fails, your practitioner may suggest dissolving the bump with hyaluronidase (Vitrase).

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Massage can help Juvederm lump.

Hi. I would go right back to your doctor. If there is a little lump after Juvederm injections, massage even a few days later can help smooth it out. But don't do it yourself.

Massage of Juvederm lump

Massage may be a good option for the lump that you have but I would suggest visiting the doctor who injected the Juvederm to determine if that is the best course of action. In some cases, it may be better to inject hyaluronidase and dissolve the lump all together. In either instance, if the lump is noticeable it is better to see your doctor sooner rather than later.