Why Can I Feel the Juvederm Thread Under my Skin?

Feeling the filler in the skin is not too unusual for the first  several days and it should feel firm.  However, you should not be able to visualize the "thread".  I am not so much worried about whether a patient can feel a filler, as much as I am for a patient to actually see the filler.  If you are able to visualize the injection thread and If it does not resolve within about a week, I would revisit your injector.  This means... more

Juvederm and Restylane both can leave palpable threads or lumps. This is not a problem if over the next few days it melts away or softens with gentle massage. But if it is visible, and does not melt in, see your injector sooner rather than later for correction.

It is not unusual to be able to feel Juvederm under the skin if you go hunting for it, especially in the first few days after the treatment.  In these situations, it usually spontaneously resolves in short order.  Since the point of Juvederm is to improve the way you look , you should evaluate the area for a visible lump or ridge.  If such a problem exists, you should work towards resolving it.  Gentle massage often is effective but you may need to... more

It's normal--remember that Juvederm is actually a gel substance---this gel is injected into folds and wrinkles in order to replace volume which is lost over time.  So after an injection of the gel, it is not unususal to be able to feel the thread of gel immediately following and for a few weeks after the injection.  After awhile, as the Juvederm is slowly absorbed into the surrounding tissue, it is less "thready".  I f you see a blue bulge, however, you... more

If you can feel the Juvederm beneath the skin, it may have been injected too superficially or close to the skin's surface.  Certain areas have very thin skin (under eyes) and the Juvederm product needs to be injected fairly deeply to avoid a visible bulge or a palpable bulge.  The bulge will eventually resolve as this product only lasts about 6-8 months. However if the bump/bulge troubles you, I would recommend you ask your injector to consider injecting Hyaluronidase,... more

Juvederm if placed too superficially can result in a visible thread.  Most often this is temporary, however, this  can persist in some patients and may require an HA melter called Hyaluronidase to effectively melt it.  Observation and massage are the most appropriate first steps.

Occasionally juvederm and also the other hyaluronic acid filler restylane can be visible under the skin if it is injected superficially into shallow lines. Often this can be improved by simply massaging the area until it flattens out. Sometimes it may persist and if it does the visibility will diminish over time. I hope this information helps.

Juvederm is an excellent hyaluronic acid based injectable that can be used effectively for facial contouring. Juvederm is commonly used around the lips, the smile lines, the marionette lines, under deep wrinkles, under deep scars, and even under the area of the eye. If Juvederm is placed to superficially, you may see the thread of Juvederm or you may feel the product itself. Rest assured that Juvederm will slowly dissolve after 8 to 9 months. If this thread of Juvederm is... more

Often with many filler material it may be a bit palpable. If it bothers you, it can be massaged to flatten or round out a bit so that it is not as weasily palpable.

Feeling the product is not too unusual for the first 48 hours. The injected area usually softens progressively and blends nicely. I would only be concerned if you see the "thread" which may indicate improper placement. If you and your injector agree that the product has left an undesirable effect, ask about having this resolved with hyaluronidase.

Thanks for your question. It can be normal to feel the filler material in the first few days after the injection. This should resolve. However, if the filler was injected too close to the skin surface, it may be felt for quite some time. This may not resolve until the filler goes away... up to a year. A light massage to this area could help.