Collagen Lip Injections Caused Nodules
I had a lip augmentation procedure in 2000 (...
I had a lip augmentation procedure in 2000 ( 9years ago), was told the material injected was "bovine collagen".
My lips look asymmetric and contain multiple nodules that are very visible from the superficial layers of the lips. I do not know if these are granulomas or what. I would like to fix this problem already since it is really affecting my self-esteem.
I would not recommend bovine collagen injections for lip augmentation. I was told it was a temporary augmentation but I have had side effects for the past 9 years. My lips are completely disproportionate and there are nodules (granuloma-like) at the surface of my lips.
I had the procedure done to have sexier, fuller lips and have regret it ever since......
What can I do to fix my lips and remove the nodules?Replies (12)
I *think* (I'm not a doctor) you can get it biopsied to find out if it's collagen. Treatments will vary based on that.
Feel free to post any questions you have on the Doctor Q&A Forum too. They're really good about providing their opinions.
Hi my lips look almost exactly like yours same story, I was told it was temporary hyaluronic acid it's been 6 years now...I found Dr. Andrew Kornstein in Manhattan and am doing Ultherapy which is laser treatment so far one treatment, lips have gone down but need more smoothing and so I need to do one or two more treatments which he was honest and said it may need several treatments. There is Ultherapy offered all over, if you like I can keep you updated on my results with it...it is way less invasive then a surgery and I think will get me more back to my natural lip than a surgery since with surgery you have alot of your own lip taken out with the foreign substance...which in our case is more than likely silicone.
From this thread, it sounds like you weren't injected with collagen. :( Have you followed up with the med-spa since your problems began?