I have had Juvederm injected very successfully in the past for marionette lines and nasolabial folds. I recently had some injected for increased cheek volume and, 4 days later, started developing a lump near one of the injection sites. I've had a bit of firmness from injections before, so I thought nothing of it until it grew into a large protruding (and painful) red boil, roughly the diameter of a quarter. I've been treating with warm compresses - no luck. Do I need medical treatment?
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Thanks for your question, At day 4 they may still be swollen, wait two weeks and by that time the filler should have integrated into the tissues and they should feel smoother. I would advise you let your medical practitioner know as they can massage out any lumps for you. If after two weeks you...
I agree with Dr. Bloom and if this bothers you enough would have dissolved with hyaluronidase. I do not use juvederm under eyes either as a friend tried on me and gave me a shiner
Hello,
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