Restylane - Does it move when injected in the lips?

Does Restylane (or other fillers) move when injected in the lip area? I can feel a number of small lumps on the bottom inside of my upper lip. These were not present prior to the procedure. Also, the nice and fuller upper lip I had on the day of injections are no longer there.

2 answers to “Restylane - Does it move when...”

A: Yes, it can move.

Sirish Maddali, MD

Yes, any filler (Restylane, Juvederm, etc) injected in a mobile area like the lip can move. It usually does not move in a way that changes the look of the lip. The lumps you feel may be entirely normal as the swelling goes down. If the procedure was done by an experienced person, then the lumps that you feel... more

A: Yes, it does.

Scott Sattler, MD

Since the injected material is placed in an area that is constantly mobile (your mouth), the product will definetely move around a bit...some people will observe this effect more than others...for obvious reasons...does this result in the lumpiness you feel? Personally, I don't think so. The effect of placing... more

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