I got lip filler for the first time 4 weeks ago and immediately got a puffy area above my lip. The injector said this would resolve as the swelling went down. I haven't noticed any improvement but the injector said nothing was injected above the vermillion border and it was a small amount of filler. She does not want to dissolve it saying it is only swelling that will go down with time. Is this possible after a month or should I get another consult to have it dissolved?
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Answer: Swelling & Lumps after Lip Augmentation with Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella)
In general, if you're experiencing permanent bruising or bumps after lip filler injections, it's possible that you may have developed scar tissue or other complications. Your doctor may recommend treatments such as massage, steroid injections, or laser therapy to help reduce the appearance of...
It appears to be filler migration. Although it's commonly believed that filler is metabolized and disappears over time, in reality, it can often migrate - even years after the initial injection.
It can be dissolved, in good hands.
Best of luck !
Hi R.w.gnz,
I am Sarah, a medical assistant at Anil Shah Facial Plastic Surgery. When it comes to the healing process after lip injections, the filler should be softer and integrated into the lip tissue 24 hours after initial injection. I would reach out to your provider to speak about...
