What causes the lumps and nodules of filler after getting lips injected?

Sometimes small "lumps" can occur in the lips from the filler deposits needing to settle in.  This can normally be smoothed out with gentle massage.  Often it resolves in time.  The product attracts water to soften the lips.  So when the water settles into place the lumps go away. You can use a product like Restylane Silk to soften the lips with less chance of looking lumpy. Our nurse injector is  a certifitied Silk cannula injection trainer in our office. She can help you with soft and smooth lips.

Great question!  When dermal fillers are placed in soft tissue (whether it is in the lips or other facial structure), the result is dependent on a variety of factors. This includes depth of injection, amount, type of filler, technique of provider, and goals of the patient. Therefore, if a patient is seeking more more volume or definition, this may necessitate the “lumps and nodules” to achieve the desired end result.  And of course, as with all procedures, there will be immediate swelling and inflammation; this should minimize over time.  Even in the most experienced hands, nodules may occur.