I have hard lumps in my top lip following lip filler, what should I do? (Photos)

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I had my lips done for the first time on Friday, today is Sunday. I had half a mil and It was preformed by a registered nurse. The swelling was very bad on the first day and lopsided. I bruised on one side. I have under my Cupid’s bow a hard pimple like lump and also a hard spot I can feel with my tounge under my top lip. The clinics coustomer service is rude and they won’t listen to my concerns. I was so swollen for the first day I couldn’t even drink water.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for the photos, swelling and/or lumps after lip injections is normal and can last 1-2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 mins a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. If you're unhappy with your final results you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Best, Dr. Emer

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Daisy. I appreciate your concern and sometimes lumps can occur right after lip augmentation with fillers. Usually they can be massaged downward, and I recommend that you see your treating injector. Good luck.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  I am sorry to hear of your difficulties after filler placement but rest assured these symptoms will all get better over the next 10 days.  It often takes up to 2 weeks for fillers to soften and the tissues to appear more natural.  In the meantime try reducing the swelling by using cold compresses to your lips and elevating your head at night with a couple of extra pillows behind your back.  You may want to also consider using Arnica Montana and bromelain as supplements.  Because I do think that the lump is sizable underneath your cupids bow I would apply a small amount of pressure between your thumb and index finger to the deposit to help it soften and dissipate.  Hang in there!

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Lumps and/or swelling can be typical and may last 1-2 weeks. Icing, firm massage and cold compresses may give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
I hope this helps!

M. Jude LaBarbera, MD · Answer

After only two days, swelling and mild irregularities are not uncommon.  For the areas with lumps, I would recommend gently massaging them between two fingers a few minutes a couple times per day.

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