After Juvederm is Injected, Should You Massage or Press it out?

it is possible to spread out juvederm but the ability decreases over time and it may be different for different anatomical sites. it is easier for the doctor to extract the Juvederm through a sterile puncture or inject hyaluronidase to dissolve the filler.

Hi there!Ensuring a good product and an experienced injector this is unlikely however in this situation gentle massage is recommended. If the bump persists then make sure you arrange follow up with the injector. Best wishes,Dr Rupert

Sometimes the bump will continue to resolve over time, but it is always best to consult with your injector. I sometimes tell my patients they may gently massage the area between their thumb and index finger for a few minutes at a time a few times a day to help smooth out the bump.

It would be best if you book a follow up appointment with your injector in 1-2 weeks, and he/she can massage any residual lumps or bumps at that time.I recommend you do not massage them yourself.

Dear Zetty - It does not take much effort to spread the filler around in the first couple weeks after injection. I specifically ask patients to NOT massage the area. I mold the product with gentle pressure with a Q-tip. The idea is to place to product to fill a fold and if that product is spread out the fold will no longer be filled. Thus, massage can reduce the effectiveness of your filler. Your injector can evaluate your lump, reduce it or add more filler to cover it up.Stephen Weber MD, FACS

Juvederm can be massaged or manipulated for a certain period of time after injection.  If lumps last for more than 2 weeks, they might need to be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Always seek treatment from a qualified physician.

After juvederm is injected your provider will mold the product in to place.  I ask my patients not to massage it as the product may be displaced. In my practice the patient comes back at two weeks so that the area can be assessed.  Depending on the location and size of the lump, massage, extraction, hyaluronidase or just leaving the area alone are options.

Hello and Thanks and For the Questions, Swelling after filler injection may take several days to resolve. I like seeing patient 2 weeks post injection to evaluate for any irregularities which can be addressed. Once the swelling is resolved and if a bump is noted, massaging can be used to smooth out the bump. As always, please consult with your injector to evaluate any concerns before you do anything that might alter the outcome. good LuckDr David IG @AllureBH

If your physician adequately massaged you at the time of the injection and did not palpate any "lumps or bumps," it is likely that this bump you are visualizing is only swelling. You may do some light massaging to the area a few times a day, but nothing too vigorously as you wouldn't want to displace too much product. Ideally, wait two weeks for swelling to dissipate and then evaluate the area of concern. If you continue to visualize the bump, it is likely dermal filler product and you can return to your injector for correction of this area.

Thank you for your question. I like to massage fillers after injection to ensure everything is perfect before my patient leaves. That being said, most bumps can be swelling and massage will not help them dissipate. I would wait 2 weeks to see after all swelling resolves if this goes away, if not I recommend following up with your injector for treatment. He/she can dissolve the bump with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase if it residual filler. Best of Luck!