Is this possible scar tissue in lip after hyaluronidase? (photos)

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5 days ago I had hyaluronidase injected to dissolve juvederm. After the first couple days I was very happy to see my lips took their normal shape again, with a slight deflated look I am sure would fix itself in time. There were bruises but overall everything was great. Now on day 5 I woke up and on my top lip there's a hard area that feels like scar tissue, it showed up overnight, and my top lip is swollen. It's a little sore to the touch if I try to massage it. Will this resolve on its own?

Josie L. Tenore, MD · Answer

Great Question!
While Hyaluronidase does act quickly, almost immediately in fact, there are some ongoing action that can persist for up to 2 weeks post injection. This is probably just a delayed reaction and some ice and time will fix. If the area gets hot or if the color changes, then you need to see someone immediately to ensure that some of the filler didn't get into an artery. The lips are very vascular and so this can potentially happen.
Since this post was in May, I would like to know if it indeed just settled down on its own.
Let us know!

Is this possible scar tissue in lip after hyaluronidase? (photos)

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