I got Juvéderm injections three weeks ago. Half a syringe. Initially my lips looked amazing and I was excited to get an additional 1/2 syringe put in for full lips. I went to see my injector two weeks after the injections because my lips were still lumpy and bumpy. When I smile you can see the lumps. She told me to keep massaging them and I will go back next week for final assessment. I know I will have to get them dissolved. What caused these lumps? Is it the injectors fault?
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There are various fillers that can be used for treating the 3 areas that you mention. Juvederm Ultra Plus is quite versatile and can be used safely and effectively in all 3 areas. Depending on the degree of hollowing in the temples or cheeks, your dermatologist may consider other fillers,...
There will be no effect at all on the sinuses. The sinuses will be on the other side of the bone and filler will not penetrate the bone. The main risk will be intravascular injection or an asymmetric injection. Best of luck.
Gary Linkov, MD
There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which 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...
