White spot/bum after lip fillers? (Photo)

Question

It’s been a week since I got lip fillers (juvederm). I have no history of herpes/coldsores as i was informed fillers can cause flare ups. I visited the injector yesterday so she could check things out and she said it looks fine and to keep a hot compress on and off it. It’s making me a little self conscious as it is visible. I’m also still just a little nervous that it could be something more serious and just want to get some other opinions.. Thanks!

Monica Boen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Lumps and bumps are common after lip fillers. Swelling after the injections can make the bumps even more prominent. I would guess those side effects will subside without intervention within about two weeks. If they don’t, schedule another follow-up with your doctor to determine whether this area has to be dissolved with hyaluronidase. However, I think that will be unlikely.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Swelling and bruising are common from lip injections and can take up to two weeks to resolve.  This could be from swelling, or it could be product that was placed too superficially.  If after two weeks from injection the lump has not resolved return to your injector for an evaluation.  If needed to product can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Deborah M. Longwill, DO · Answer

Hi Jazmin004,
Thank you for your question. It may take two weeks for the 
swelling to dissolve from the HA filler. If after the two weeks it is 
still asymmetrical, I recommend to dissolve the filler and start again. 
Dissolving the filler will bring you back to your natural beauty. I 
suggest to see an expert injector around your area to tailor a treatment
 best for you. Best of luck!
Dr. Deborah Longwill

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would be concerned that this is misplaced product. If after two weeks, it is still there, I would consider having it dissolved.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Bhavlene Panesar, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and your pictures.  
Swelling from lip fillers can last up to two weeks after injection.  This can make some irregularities and bumps a bit more prominent initially.  If the bumps have not settled in two weeks then it may be that the product was injected to superfically into the tissue.
I would suggest waiting the two weeks and if things have not resolved to see your practitioner to have an evaluation.  The filler lump can be dissolved  if need be to correct the asymmetry.
Good luck.

White spot/bum after lip fillers? (Photo)

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