Why won't my 5 year old filler lump dissolve? (Photo)

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29 yo female who had 1.5 syringes of juvederm injected into lips in 2018. Lump was visible from the very first day of injection. I was told to massage it and that eventually it would go away. Between 2021-2022 I had six separate hylenex injections. My doctor said it probably wont improve any more. I do have severe allergies and imo a wonky immune system, not sure if that could contribute. Can I laser or excise the lump? Thank you!!

Brandon Richland, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. If you have had multiple rounds of hyaluronidase and it has not dissolved, it may not be filler and may be a Granuloma or nodule. The treatment for this will differ from hyaluronidase injections and may require steroid injections or excision. Additionally, your immune system could potentially affect the treatment course, but most likely not in this case. I would suggest consulting with a plastic surgeon who could better direct your course of treatment. Hope this helps!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Based on the submitted photos the lump that concerns you is very subtle.  You could consider excision, but that would be replacing one blemish with another.  It may be best to leave it alone.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

This may be result of the scar around filler. Topical injection of corticosteroid may be considered. Otherwise, excision is a good option. You have to decide whether such a small deformity is worth of surgery?

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Your lump is subtle, is it worse when you smile ? They may have to inject very superficially to get it to go down but unless it’s very obvious when you are smiling, the way you lips appear in the photograph lead me to believe that it is wiser to leave it alone and be happy. 99% of women would envy your lips.

Best of luck !

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Juvederm does not last 5 years and what was injected is now gone. Please take photos with your lips completely relaxed. Your muscle movement will make lips bunch up and look more lumpy.

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