My Juvederm bump won't go away, its been 1 year! What can I do?

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I had juvederm done 1 year ago, and when I got it done I noticed a bump on the bottom of my top lip which was affecting my smile in covering some of my top teeth when i did smile. I was self conscious about it, and went back to get it dissolved. The doctor injected hyaluronidase in the bump and it went down but was still there. I went back and he injected another syringe of hyaluronidase, this time it didn't make a difference. I've moved since then to another state. Can some other doctor help?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Sometimes it takes more than one treatment to fully remove the filler.  However, if a granuloma formed, this would have to be surgically removed.  You need an evaluation by someone who specializes in filler treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

If Hyaluronidase worked the first time, but not the second then it's possible that all the filler was dissolved and what's left there is not filler. Could be scar tissue, or a granuloma, etc. The best thing to do is find a surgeon in your area who has experience in dealing with filler complications for an in-person evaluation. Good luck.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Perhaps your injecting physician has a colleague in your area. If not, you should be able to find a willing physician to assess and treat you with hyaluronidase if required.  Best,

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

If you had 2 attempts at the bump with hyaluronidase,  it probably has some scar tissue associated with it so it needs to be excised. You can try one more hyaluronidase treatment but it probably won't work. The excision is a small procedure that you will heal very quickly from.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Hyaluronidase may be repeated, but it needs to be injected properly and the hyaluronidase should not be expired. Consult with 3 experienced and expert physician injectors in your new area to understand your options.

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My Juvederm bump won't go away, its been 1 year! What can I do?

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Answer: Persistent bump in lip 1 year after Juvederm placed that hasn't responded to hyaluronidase needs to be excised

Answer: Persistent bump in lip 1 year after Juvederm placed that hasn't responded to hyaluronidase needs to be excised

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