Restylane and Juvederm bumps - what causes them?

Small lumps can develop when injecting fillers. This is not very common, and usually can be massaged away if felt in the first few days after injection. Sometimes, some filler gets close to the superficial dermis and a small bump can be felt. This sometimes can be squeezed out or massaged. Usually, 1-2... more

It is possible to see bumps after the use of any injectable filler including Restylane and Juvederm. The bumps are caused by too much of the filler being injected at one point in the skin, and also injected too superficially. With good injection technique, bumps should be very rare. They should... more

While the substance in Restylane and Juvederm is very safe, there are potential side effects from any substance injected into the body. The risk, however, is minimal if performed in the right hands and by someone with experience. The side effects are usually short lived, if any, and typical side... more

Bumps from Restylane or Juvederm are temporary  if they occur (few to several days) and they are not easily seen. They’re very small and makeup can hide them. Some only have the slight redness for less than one day. Long term bumps are very unusual. It can occur as a reaction to the filler or if the... more

The most likely cause of bumps after injection is that the filler is a bit too superficial (it was not injected deep enough).  Usually this will resolve with time and massage, but it can happen with any filler.  Experienced injectors will know how to minimize this risk, but even in the best of hands... more

Althought there can be bumps after injecting filler, they are easily massaged or softened if the filler is applied properly to begin with.  I have had patients come in with bumps around the eye but this is an area that filler is not typically used so in that case I would attribute the bumps to the error... more

You definitely should not have noticeable bumps after the injections. It is not uncommon to occasionally have small bumps, but they can easily be massaged down by you. If there is a lot of bumpiness, get a new Dr. Most people only need 1 syringe or maybe 2. I virtually never use more than 2 in one session. It... more

Hi Wrinkles, With hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane and Juviderm, lumps and bumps should be minimal.  If present after the treatment, they should be massaged out, certainly they should be gone within 24 hours.  When injected properly, your wrinkles should be less noticeable, and not replaced... more