Bumps Appeared 2 Weeks After Restylane

I had Restylane 2 weeks ago. Everything was smooth, although I was bruised for a week. Now, 2 weeks later, small bumps appeared under my skin on one side of the nasolabial fold where I got the injections. They weren't there just a day ago. Why is that?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by ajrnsid in melrose florida

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Fillers and bumps

Bumps 2 weeks after filler injection may be the filler itself. Without an exam I could not be 100% sure.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Restylane bumps

Bumps can appear after Restylane injection. From what you describe, these bumps sound like the Restylane rather than any bruising. All hyaluronic fillers including restylane attract and hold water thus plumping the skin. This is most dramatic in the few weeks after an injection and will diminish with time. Thus sometimes a lump after injection will improve with time. You can massage any areas that are not pleasing to you. If the lump is large and noticeable, there are ways of reducing the... more

Swelling down Restylane Remains

I suspect that what happened is that the swelling and bruising remitted and that the bumps remaining are from the Restylane itself. I would suggest that you massage these areas for a week and if they are still present after that time, return to your physician. If needed, hyaluronidase might be judiciously injected into these areas. They will magically disappear. Good luck.