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Lip filler nodules/swelling months after procedure. Will I ever be able to get filler again? (Photo)

bholtzclaw12Jul 20, 2023
I received 1 ML total of Restylane Filler in April with no issues. In early July, I noticed the filler in my top lip had become hard on each side. Since this was my first time, I didn’t think much. Then 4 days later, my top lip swelled significantly. Was prescribed 5 days of steroids which helped swelling but filler was still hard so the top lip was dissolved. Top lip is still hard. A week later, now my bottom lip is swollen. Any idea what is going on? Will I ever be able to get filler again?

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