Bumpy lips after lip fillers 3 days ago, will these issues subside? (photos)

You have swelling which can take 1-2 weeks to resolve after lip injections. 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 it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Best, Dr. Emer

It is common to be very swollen after receiving lip filler injections. Swelling can last for about 10-14 days after your treatment. During this time, the lips may appear a lot larger than what you expected and you might feel some large lumps too. However, the swelling will decrease day by day. Expect to see the final effects 14 days after your lip filler treatment, when the swelling and large bumps have subsided. If you feel that your lips are still too large, or if you still have bumps after 14 days, it would be best to go back to your provider and have the filler removed.

Dear tskstk182:These bumps and swelling are not uncommon early after lip filling.  They usually subside within 1-2 weeks.  Please follow up with your injector 2 weeks after filling to ensure treatment goals are met.  Best wishes.

Swelling and some lumpiness is normal for a few days up to a week or two after injection of filler into the lips. Especially if needles are used, some bruising and bumps are usually expected and typically subside over the following week. A microcannula can be used to add volume to lips with much less swelling and/or bruising, but needles are usually needed if shaping and definition of the lips is desired.
You can gently massage the lumps of filler if you can feel them. Use your finger and thumb and pinch the lump and apply gentle pressure for a minute or two. This can help to dissipate the lumps and help your lips become more smooth in appearance.

It appears that some of your filler may be superficial.  You can return to your injector for advice.  I check placement after I inject product to confirm it is in the appropriate position and there are no bumps or lumps.  I also see many patients like you who are unhappy with their product placement.  It is important to make sure your injector listens and understands what your goals and expectations are to have the best experience possible.

Thank you for your question and pictures. Swelling and bruising may take up to two weeks before it resolve. Massaging the lips can improve and even out lumps of fillers. Squeeze one lump at a time, between the thumb and index for about 5 min each time with a gentle motion left to right, and do this for a few days. After two weeks, I recommend following up with your injector. If your lips are still lumpy, hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve some of the filler. I hope this help. All the best, 

Hi tsktsk182! Since it has only been 3 days since your filler was done, I would wait at least 2-3 weeks before determining if you need to fix any issues. You can still have a lot of swelling right now so some of the bumps may go down when the swelling fully subsides. You can also try to massage the areas gently to see if that will help. If you still feel your lips don't look right after 2-3 weeks, make a follow-up appointment with your injector for further evaluation. Good luck!

It's hard to tell at this point only a few days after injection as swelling and lumpiness are common for the 1st week after lip filler treatment. I would give the lips some time to heal and then if you are unhappy with your results, I would followup with your injector to discuss your concerns. It would also be helpful to know what filler was used and how much was injected. My preferred fillers for the lips are Juvederm Volbella and Restylane Silk for subtle volume, improved definition, and softening of perioral lines, or Juvederm Ultra and Restylane for more volume. I almost never inject more than 1 syringe per treatment session. I opt to have my patients comes back at 2 weeks for followup to determine if they want or need more product.