15 months later, there is no Juvederm present any more but it sounds like I might have a hematoma on the upper left lip. I can’t stand the unevenness in my lips and rarely smile anymore. Has anyone had success with steroid injection to break down and reduce the scar tissue that is causing my lip lump? I don’t want to have surgery to remove it as this may cause sever scarring. All advice is welcomed.
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April 27, 2011
Answer: Will Using Steroid Injections Remove Scar Tissue from Lip Inject Work 15 Mos. Later
Goretex implants were once used commonly for lip augmentation and are rarely used currently as they have been replaced by Juvederm or Restylane lip injections. Goretex can usually be removed from the lips using small incisions.
It can sometimes take a few weeks after a lip augmentation for swelling to completely resolve, so you are definitely in the normal window for persistent sweliing. Wait a few more weeks to see if it improves. If your upper lip remains uneven, revisit your physician to have it...
I usually recommend to my patients a waiting period of two to four weeks before repeating injections in the same location. If your question pertains to a different location, I think you can inject at any time you want.
