Can You Have an Allergic Reaction to Lip Filler 3 Months Later? (photo)

Although it would be unusual to have an allergic reaction to filler three months after the procedure, it is not impossible.  A granuloma is a delayed reaction to any foreign substance in your body and can happen anywhere from 1 week to 1 year after an injectable procedure.  That being said, I think it is unlikely that you are having an allergic reaction to the lip filler since it is diffuse.  Have you started using any new lip balms or lip creams?  I had a patient recently who had the same reaction after using a topical cream and it turned out to be a topical allergy.  If this is a reaction to the filler, you should talk to your doctor about treatment options which can range from oral antibiotics, steroids, or even injection of an enzyme to dissolve filler if a hyaluronic acid filler (Restylane, Juvederm, Belotero, Perlane) was used.  

It would help to know what product you had injected in your lips. In general, it is unusual to have a reaction 3 months after  your treatment. I would recommend following up with your physician, as they know the extent of your procedure. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

It would be unusual to have an allergic reaction 3 months after a filler injection to the lips.  It would be important to know what product was used to fill your lips however.  I definitely would contact the physician who treated you as you should be examined in person to try and determine what the problem may be.  

Thank you for your question. Although it would be unusual to have an allergic reaction to filler three months after the procedure, it is not impossible. I recommend having a follow up with your injector right away for an evaluation and proper treatment. Best of Luck!

It is unusual to have swelling of the lips from a filler 3 months after the procedure. You have not told us the type of filler??? you need to see your doctor make a proper diagnosis, Granulomas, infection, or the combination. treatment would depend on the type of filler used.