Restylane: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhy Does Restylane Cause Little Bumps Under the Skin?
A lot of people say that after their restylane injections, they can feel bumps under their skin for a long time. Why does this happen to some people and not others? What causes the bumps, and more importantly, how can I make sure that I don't get them?
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anon
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It even has a NAME
Bumps close to the skin after a Restylane injection is caused by the injector pushing on the plunger as the needle is being withdrawn. It causes bumps that will sometimes have a bluish hue to them. This is called the Tindall effect. It is seen whenever the product gets too close to the skin or the skin is especially thin (i.e. around the eyes). Other lumps that are deep but not blueish should be gently massaged smooth at the time of...
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Restylane does not cause bumps under the skin...
Restylane does not cause bumps under the skin unless:
It is injected too superficially
It is injected unevenly
Skin reactions or prolonged inflammation related to the injection of Restylane are extremely rare (I, personally, have never seen it). Areas where the skin is thicker, such as the nasolabial folds, are much less likely to end up with bumps, compared with areas where the skin is very thin, such as the tear troughs below the medial lower eyelids.
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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Restylane is best injected into the dermis
If Restylane is injected too superficially, one can feel pumps under the skin. Also, if too much product is injected in one location, the bumps can result. It is all technique and injector dependent. That is why this is more of an art than a science and it is really important to research and find an experienced injector. Also, if injected too superficially, you can have a "blue" hue to the skin.
If your doctor leaves you with bumps that you can feel and see,...
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Good filler placement should not leave obvious bumps
Experienced injectors should not leave visible bumps when injecting at all, and should leave few if any bumps that you can feel. The trick to quality placement of Restylane or any filler is for it to FEEL as natural as possible and also LOOK as natural as possible.
Small translucent or blueish bumps, if noticed right away, can be easily repaired before the filler starts to cause collagen building and longer term settling into the skin. Do not be afraid to ask your doctor about any...
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Restylane and bumps
Restylane if injected very superficially can cause bumps. The best way to avoid this is by injecting deeper. In addition, if lumps are felt, they can be massaged to soften them.
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How to get smooth results from Restylane
Properly done, Restylane and Juvederm should not leave lumps. There are several techniques that are used for dermal fillers, and the original one is called "serial puncture" in which a series of injections are done along the wrinkle.
This is more likely to leave bumps in my opinion, and I more commonly do "linear threading" in which the product is layered along the wrinkle being filled. There are several variations on each of these, but lumpiness should be avoidable....
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Restylane injection technique is very important to avoid bumps
Great question. Technique is probably the answer.
Fillers can be bumpy but massage at the time of placement is vital to smooth it out. Also, a smooth, even delivery of filler by the doctor during the placement can help avoid that. I find that I prefer a patient to have a numbing block prior to treatment so that it is painless for the patient. If that is the case, I can massage the area without any discomfort and can do get a better result.
It also takes a few days for the filler to...
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Restylane should not cause bumps with good technique.
Hi!
It's all about the doctor doing the injections. With good technique, you should not get bumps after Restylane or Juvederm injections. Go to an experienced plastic surgeon.
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Bumps from Restylane
If you feel bumpiness after Restylane, it is likely that you have a small concentration of product around an injection site. When this occurs, it is possible to massage the area to smooth out the bumps, although this procedure is something we like to avoid as it may lead to shorter duration for the product if too much massage is necessary.
To avoid bumps, make sure to choose a practitioner carefully. If the injections are done with the proper care, you should not have much bumpiness at...
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Palpable bumps on the lips after Restylane injection
It is normal to feel a filler which is injected beneath the skin to plump up a wrinkle or depression-however a smooth fullness is what we try to achieve.
When patients complain of lumps they are usually referring to an uneven injection-that is the rate of the filler injection is uneven so some areas have little 'balls" of filler while the adjacent area has less or none because the pressure of injection was less asthe needle was withdrawn form the area.
Good manual dexterity and lots of...
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These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Is it normal for a doctor to place his hand in your mouth and squeeze the places that he injected restylane.
Yep, that is perfectly normal. They are just trying to smooth it and shape it into place. I can see how it could seem pretty strange if you weren't expecting it though.