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?

2 answers to “Massage Juvederm injection lump?”

A: Massage of Juvederm lump

D.J. Verret, MD

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... more

A: Do nothing for now

Brent Moelleken, MD

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... more

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