Is it normal to have bumps in lips 3 months after Juvederm? (Photo)

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I have always loved volumous sexy lips, so 3 months ago I got Juvederm Ultra injected in my upper lip. I immedietly had lumps which my doctor told me to massage and they would resolve on their own. 3 months later I'm still lump central. This leads me to think perhaps my doctor injected me with something else such as silicone. Is this normal???

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It is not very common to have lumps after Juvederm ultra  lip injections. If it does not dissipate on its own, you could get small amount of Hyaluronidase ( dissolves product) injected into the lump to dissolve.  Hope that helps.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Fillers don't always lay down smoothly and evenly, especially if large volumes are delivered.  Finesse is important and if there is a lumpiness that doesn't correct after a few days of massage, then one may consider hyaluronidase enzyme to dissolve excess filler in the lumpy areas. It's always best to see the treating doctor for such revision if possible.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.If the product is Juvederm, it should go away with hyaluronidase. If not, it may have been another product.It is possible that a large amount was injected into this location.  If that is the case, then it could take longer to go away.To be sure, return to see your injector or see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have these treatments.I hope this helps.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

Juvederm would  not normally resorb in 3 months.   So this may still be Juvederm.  It should go away in another few months.   If you don't like it have your doc inject some hyaluronidase to dissolve it

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Juvederm is a filler that slowly dissolves over 6 months to a year in the lips.  Sometimes after an injection of Juvederm into the lips, a lump can form.  If it formed immediately after injection, it is likely an area were a larger volume of the product was injected.  If a larger volume is injected in a small area it can form a bump.Depending on the size of the bump, it should be smaller 3 months after injections.  It should continue to get smaller over the next 6-9 months.  You asked if it could be silicone in your lips.  Only the doctor that injected the product can answer the question.  That would be a serious breach of trust and negligent if a doctor injected a product without your permission.  If you went to a qualified injector with a great reputation, this would be highly unlikely.  I hope this helps.

Is it normal to have bumps in lips 3 months after Juvederm? (Photo)

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