Hi, I had 0.8mL juvederm volbella injected into my lips 2 months ago. Symmetry & results were good. This week, lumps have developed along the inner side of my lips, and my lower lip corners have thickened. My smile now looks horrendous. I'm very depressed about this - what are my options? Will these lumps & thickness go away & how long will this take? I'm pregnant so don't think hyaluronidase is an option, but I am desperate for some advice. Thank you.
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Thank you for your question about side effects of Volbella in lips. Volbella is in the hyaluronic acid family of fillers. They have been FDA approved in the US and Europe for many years and are viewed as very safe. HA fillers are also fully reversible. There are always the risks of gra...
Unfortunately, it sounds that you are having a delayed response to the filler. It seems that we are seeing this more and more across the board with fillers. It is self-limiting and responds to anti-histamines. Ideally the product should be removed with a substance (hyaluronidase) that...
You may need more fillers. The administration of fillers is a highly technical procedure. There are so many factors to consider to determine the best filler to use, the right amount, etc. Please contact a qualified provider or a board-certified physician with extensive experience in these...
