How Long Do the Bumps or Lumps Usually Last?

It depends on the nature of the lumps and bumps. They may either be due to swelling or the filler itself. I would recommend following up with your physician who performed the treatment, as he/she will be able to determine the nature of the lumps during an exam. If it is swelling, the lumps will resolve on their own. If the issue is due to filler, hyaluronidase may be necessary to dissolve any lumps that are present. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you.

Hi Bevers.  The answer is that it depends.  It depends what was injected and what kind of lumps and bumps you have.  

If the lumps and bumps are selling, it's very likely that it will be gone in one week.  Radiesse typically lasts longer than hyaluronic acid fullers like Juvederm, but most or all swelling is usually gone in 1 week.

If the lumps and bumps are actual product that was misplaced, usually it will go down over the course of the life of the product.  Between 6-12 months for HA fillers like Restylane and Juvederm and 12 months or more with Radiesse.  The lumps with Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane can be reversed with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves the product.  

Finally if the lumps and bumps are hard deep bumps called granulomas (an immune reaction to the product) then you will need to go back to your injector to be evaluated.  Those also should be able to be injected to remove them, but it is a more serious side effect.  Good luck and speak with your injector.