What to do about a tender bump on lower lip 2 weeks after Juvederm? (Photo)

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2 weeks ago today I had juvederm injected by a plastic surgeon into my upper and lower lips. I iced my lips the first 24 hours and everything looked good. But I have a tender lump on my bottom lip that is driving me crazy still after 2 weeks. I called the office a few days ago and they told me to massage it. I have been trying but the lump is tender so I'm scared to rub it hard. Not sure what to do. I live 4 hours away from the place and can't go see them anytime soon. Should I ice it?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest getting this evaluated.  I have seen a few times mucoceles develop, which are glands in the lip, after filler injections.  If this is filler, it is easily reversed with an enzyme.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Schedule a follow up with the injector. Massage may help the bump to resolve, although you may need a significant amount of pressure. You may require a hyaluronidase injection to dissolve the product to that area. Best,

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

I recommend that you make an appointment with your injecting Physician.  Sometimes such areas can be incised and the bleb of HA gel expressed and sometimes it is better to dissolve the product with a hyaluronidase injection. It is doubtful that this will resolve spontaneously.

K. Renee Hamlet, MD · Answer

It is recommended for you to have a follow up appointment with the physician who performed the injections. The area on the lower lip may be incised and drained to compress. Depending of the cause of the area, it may need a steroid injection.

Todd C. Miller, MD · Answer

I would follow up with your injector for further management. Massage is good advice however you may benefit from hyaluronidase in order to dissolve some of the product and help the bump go away.

What to do about a tender bump on lower lip 2 weeks after Juvederm? (Photo)

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