What is this flesh colored bump on my lip line? Should I see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon? (Photo)
May 31, 2016
Asked By:nycb123 in Washington, District of Columbia
For as long as I can remember, I've had this skin colored bump on the center of my lip. I would like to get it removed, even if it is not very noticeable, as it looks like a pimple. It's soft to the touch and painless, but I really have no idea what it could be. Not sure if this is something I should see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon about (or both). Thanks!
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I always tell my patients to not love their filler
injections for 2 weeks. Swelling is very common and sometimes immediate. It can
last 3-7 days and a good idea is to use cold compresses. Cold compresses may be
used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This may...
Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling after fillers for lip augmentation which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can apply cold compresses to the area to help reduce swelling and bruising. It is also advisable to avoid any NSAID’s before and after treatment as t...
I always tell my patients to not love their filler
injections for 2 weeks. Swelling is very common and sometimes immediate. It can
last 3-7 days and a good idea is to use cold compresses. Cold compresses may be
used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This may...
