Massaging lip after Juvederm injection

I had 3 injections of Juvederm over 3 weeks and finally have the results I want, except for a couple of bumps on the upper lip. Can I massage them out and/or reshape them? If so, when can I start?

5 answers to “Massaging lip after Juvederm injection”

A: Massage may work for the first 24 to 48 hours

By David Rankin, MD - Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

I always tell my patients that if there is a lumpy area after a hyaluronic acid filler like Restylane or Juvederm, they can massage it out over the first 24 to 48 hours. After this time passes, it can often be more difficult, if not impossible, to work this lump out. If this does not work, and you cannot live... more

A: Filler bumps in upper lip

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Bumps in the upper lip after filler injections usually can be rubbed out during the initial post -treatment phase. This time frame varies, but is usually for only the first few days after treatment. You may want to check with your doctor. Sometimes, Vitrase or Wydase can be used to melt some of it.

A: Upper Lip Size, Angelina Jolie, Lisa Rinna, or Natural Looking?

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Anon, It looks as if your upper lip is much larger than your lower lip. Unless one is looking to duplicate Lisa Rinna's physician's technique of unnatural appearing lips, the upper lip should be about 70% the size of the lower lip. If you are happy with your lips, keep on massaging. If your... more

A: Massage now, if not already too late

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Start massaging the bumps now. If they don't even out, go back to your treating physician. The excess material in the bumps can be easily extracted.

A: You can begin massaging immediately

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

Juvederm filler is quite moldable, so such nodules usually can be addressed with manual pressure to smooth out the bumps. After the bumps have resolved though, I would discourage additional massaging since this would encourage the material to break-down faster. Enjoy your new lips!

Comments

drbanda
95 posts
9 Jan 2009

Yes, you can mold Juvederm into a specific shape. Easiest at the time of the injection and becomes harder with time as the Juvederm becomes less malleable. If the bumps are not part of the desired location of the implant try pushing hard to flatten them out. If however, these are within the desired outline of the implant, I'd probably have your physician help you with this. There is an art to moulding these injectable implants which should probably be left to professionals. Also remember that if you do absolutely nothing, the implant will absorb water and make the 'bumos' less visible with time.

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