Two years ago I had juvederm and the only issue I experienced was a soft lump on my upper-lip that never went away. In attempt to even it out I had Restylane, but poorly injected.. my lips are lumpy and there are many hard spots that hurt if I feel around. I've tried everything. I hate my lips and they feel heavy and ugly. Vitrase seems to ruin faces and I can't risk that with my fragile skin. Can these lumps be excised? They aren't SUPER noticeable but I refuse to accept that. It's my mouth!
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July 19, 2016
Answer: Bumps in lips following injection of Restylane
Swelling is common after lip augmentation with fillers and can take 1-2 weeks to subside. It is too early to determine final results. If you are not pleased with your filler, it can be reversed with hyaluronidase, but give it at least two weeks. Best, Dr. Emer
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There are many ways to minimize discomfort. With Restylane and other injectable fillers, your doctor can apply a topical anesthesia first in order to numb the area. Also, most hyaluronic acid fillers are now formulated with lidocaine to make the...
