Will these filler lumps settle? My nurse won't get back to me (Photo)

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  I would allow your results to mature for at least 2-3 weeks before assessing your final results.  It often takes this long for filler to soften and any bumps to resolve.  Hang in there!

Thanks for your question and photos.   Hopefully by now things have settled down nicely. I'm not really too surprised for you to have had this much swelling after two syringes of Volbella.  Sometimes there can be a dramatic amount of swelling that gradually subsides as the days go on.  I would not recommend manipulation or massage of the areas, you might be creating more inflammation, which in turn, makes the swelling worse.  Some patients have improvement in swelling by applying an ice pack off and on to the treated areas.  Best of luck and always see an expert!

Thank you for your question and photos.  Your lips look great and I am sorry that your injector is not getting back to you.  What I see is the expected post injection swelling.  What you should have been told is that even though Volbella is a lip hydrator and does not swell beyond its volume, it does still cause transient swelling the first few days that resolves on its own.  I recommend icing your lips and taking an antihistamine like Zyrtec to speed up the healing.  For a better injection experience, I suggest seeking an injector who gives you clear post treatment instructions, and will be available to you by cell. All my clients go home with post treatment instruction sheets and 2 cell phone numbers for myself and my lead aesthetician. All patients also receive a phone call and email at 24 and 48 hours. Because we believe the value of the experience goes beyond the cost of the syringe!
Best wishes,

Dr. Bonakdar

The redness and the lumps will settle as time goes by.  Give it about a week.  Try not to massage the area, it may irritate it more.

Three days after being treated is too early to see your final result.  Lips tend to swell significantly after being injected.  Swelling can fluctuate in the first few days after being injected.  Additionally, the lumps that you're feeling will likely become more smooth as the product integrates with your body tissue over the next 2 weeks.  I would recommend that you wait until 2 weeks after your injection to determine if you are happy with your final result.  I have seen great results with Volbella in the lips.  Once your swelling goes down, you may be very happy with the results.   Becky Hamilton, APRN

Thank you so much for your question regarding dermal fillers.  I
recommend dermal fillers, specifically hyaluronic acid based fillers. 
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in your body and HA based fillers are also
reversible.  Volbella is a HA product.  Since it has only been three days since your treatment, I would say lumps and bumps are to be expected.  I typically tell my patients to wait two weeks for the swelling to completely subside.
I recommend reaching out to your provider again. 
Hope this helps.
Best of luck!

Hi thank you for your question.  Bruising and swelling is completely normal for up to 2 weeks after filler treatment.  Massaging too much after injections can actually cause more swelling and irritation which is partly what you could be experiencing now.  If after 2 weeks the results are not what you desire hyaluronidase may be used to dissolve the filler.  I would encourage you to follow up with your provider or another board certified injector.  Best of luck!

You should NOT massage or press on the areas after injection. It does not help and if anything, can make it more bumpy because you're manipulating the soft tissue. Keep your hands away from it and let the product settle. It can take up to 2 weeks for filler to completely settle and all swelling to resolve. I know you tried to contact your treating office. But if it's been 10 days or more and the swelling is still bad, or you still have bumps, then you should revisit the office. But until then, stop trying to manipulate the area - you're probably making it worse. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."