I had 0.5ml of Juvederm injected into my lips 1.5 years ago. This summer, my injector gave me four separate rounds of hylenex, but my lips (the top in particular) remain bumpy when I smile. I am not sure if more hylenex is appropriate or if I need to seek out a specialist recommendations in MA welcome! Who can assess the nature of the soft bumps and determine if a steroid injection (for scar tissue/granuloma) or laser treatment is suitable. What do you think the bumps are? Any recommendations?
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That is not the recommended practice. You should ideally consider removing/dissolving the fillers if they are displaced into an area they were not meant for. Steroids reduce swelling due to edema/inflammation. Not volume excess.
Filler migration and permanence is a very common problem because there are many different types of HA fillers on the market and each is specified for a specific part of the face. Use of highly cohesive fillers on thin skin may cause swelling and nodularity. If patients have filler migration or...
Hi @XrayMe93. You can dissolve the unwanted filler with Hyaluronidase. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
