I recently (4 weeks ago) had 1 syringe of Restalyne Lyft injected into my lips via cannula method. I now have this lump on my top lip. It's firm, painless and not changing. At my follow up, my provider aspirated thinking it was a mucocele, however, nothing came out. She recommended massage or injecting more filler to camouflage it. I declined the second option. Does this need popped or drained?!
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Hi and thank you for your question. Swelling is a common minor adverse event that can occur after the injection of dermal fillers (or anytime a needle is placed into the skin) and may cause the skin to feel firm. Fortunately, this is temporary and there are ways to help minimize the effects....
Injectable dermal fillers are not contraindicated in the setting of stroke history, and in general, offer a safe treatment. Please see an experienced physician who performs lots of injectable treatments to discuss your treatment goals, as well as your medical history and current medications. G...
Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. If your main goal is to lift and contour the cheeks, Voluma may be a better choice, as it tends to last longer. If you want both lift and direct treatment of smile lines, Lyft might be a more versatile option for t...