Years after Juvederm still have hanging lumps on under side of upper lip. Still filler or permant damage? (photos)

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I first started getting juvederm about 4 years ago but I have not had my lips injected in about a year and a half. My lower lip is still fuller than it was (looks good) and my upper lip droops and is lumpy on the under side (doesn't look good). Is it possible there's still filler in there that can be dissolved or has it permanently stretched out my lips and caused hanging bumpy lumps?

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

It's unusual to have a HA filler last longer than a couple years. If the lumps bother you, you can always try reversing it. Hylenex is commonly used to reverse HA fillers if the patient is unhappy with their results.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is difficult without an in-person examination of the tissues to know if these lumps are the result of filler or scar tissue but one way to assess is to have the areas injected with hyaluronidase to dissolve any synthetic hyaluronic acid still present.  Hyaluronidase will dissolve JVD within a matter of hours.  Hope this helps.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

Lumps can still be present at 1.5 yr out caused by filler. You could have some hyaluronidase injected.  It may take more than one treatment, but if it is filler it will dissolve with treatment.  Good luck!

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

It is possible that the lumps are either filler or scar tissue. I would recommend following up with a reputable provider for further evaluation and physical exam.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

It is possible that it is still in your lips after 1.5 years. I would try treating them with hyaluronidase and see if there is any success. It might take more than one treatment to see results.

Years after Juvederm still have hanging lumps on under side of upper lip. Still filler or permant damage? (photos)

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Years after Juvederm still have hanging lumps on under side of upper lip. Still filler or permant damage? (photos)

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Answer: Filler

Answer: Filler

Answer: Lip filler still in lips after 1.5 years?

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