Is a swollen lump around dermal filler injection site normal after 3 months?

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Had Restalyne to under eye troughs and nasolabial folds in january. I had zero complications at the time. Now 3 months later, I have this swollen little cyst-like reddened area under one eye that resembles a bug bite. Is this a delayed hardening of the filler or scar tissue? Should I get it injected to dissolve the filler?

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi Betty.A hard lump with a delayed presentation 3 months after the injection is not normal! I suggest you have an evaluation with your injector. This could be a delayed biofilm infection. Antibiotics and dissolving that part of the product would be the most reasonable approach.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Please be seen by your injector.  For issues like these, I like to dissolve the hyaluronic acid filler.  If the problem immediately resolves, they you have your answer.  If enzyme treatment does not remove the bump, then it is something else.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It
is very unlikely that this is due to your Restylane injections after 3 months.
However, I do recommend having this examined by your injector to rule out an
infection. Best of Luck!

Mark Taylor, MD · Answer

Treatment of bumps following Restylane injections is usually quite easy.  The lumps may be dissolved with hyaluronidase or sometime local massage to flatten them out.  Some bumps require antibiotics or anti inflammatory agents to resolve.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that 3 months later it is related to filler, but it is worth an exam in person to be sure.

Is a swollen lump around dermal filler injection site normal after 3 months?

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Answer: Go back to see the doctor who did the injection for treatment for Restylane bumps.

Answer: Go back to see the doctor who did the injection for treatment for Restylane bumps.

Answer: Filler issue?

Answer: Filler issue?

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Is a swollen lump around dermal filler injection site normal after 3 months?

Answers (6)

Answer: Go back to see the doctor who did the injection for treatment for Restylane bumps.

Answer: Go back to see the doctor who did the injection for treatment for Restylane bumps.

Answer: Filler issue?

Answer: Filler issue?

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