Blister like lump 5 weeks after Juvederm. Can this be camouflaged with additional filler or does it need to be dissolved?

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Pictures Show five week progression. First visit was 1ml of Juvederm. I noticed the blister like lump when closing my lips. Second visit was 0.5 of volbella. The lump is even larger and now noticeable in certain lighting. The practice suggested that this was a result of me possibly biting my lip? I do not bite my lips. Looking back it appears to have been there the whole time. Is this something that can be camouflaged with additional filler or would you recommend dissolving?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Bump after filler five weeks out!Thank you very much for bringing up this very important point! At five weeks, most of the swelling has resolved and if the bump still persist i usually prefer to dissolve it or if it’s extremely superficial to make a small stab incision and simply drain it out. Either way, I think you should see your injector for a full evaluation and discuss your options.Have a wonderful day, Dr. Aldo

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Either approach will work for you. You need to discuss this issue with your treating physician and let them choose what they prefer.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

If you are still having issues 5 weeks after filler it is time to see your injecting physician for an exam and a discussion of what can be done. Good luck with your recovery.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Either approach will work for you. You need to discuss this issue with your treating physician and let them choose what they prefer. Good luck from New York City

Marek Kacki, MD · Answer

At this point it would be difficult to expect a spontaneous improvement and the only option is to dissolve it. However, there is no need to dissolve all of it. It may require more than one session with careful use of the dissolving agent. Good luck!

Blister like lump 5 weeks after Juvederm. Can this be camouflaged with additional filler or does it need to be dissolved?

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