I have what I now know as a "mucous cyst" inside my top lip. I never thought it was a big deal because no one had ever noticed it besides myself. Well, I recently had Juvaderm injected in my lips and now the area of the cyst is larger then the rest of my lip and looks uneven. Although I have Juvaderm in my lips can I still get the cyst drained/removed by my dermatologist?
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I would agree with Dr. Oppenhein and have had one of these myself. They are commonly caused by minor trauma such as biting or even from braces. Occasionally they rupture and clear fluid emmanates from the cavity. They often require excision as definitive treatment.
Hard to tell what is going on without a photo or exam. You mention a nose ring. It is possible that you have what is called an inclusion cyst, where cells from the outer part of the skin get buried under a deeper layer of skin and cause cysts. These are usually treated by...
It's understandable to be concerned about skin discoloration following a biopsy and reaction to medical tape. Hyperpigmentation and irritation from adhesives can be distressing, but there is good news: this type of discoloration is typically not permanent.
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