There's blue on my lips and tingling a month after Restylane. Is this worrisome? Will it get worse? (photo)

Question

A month after getting fillers, my lips still tingle! today I noticed they are getting bluer... they look great, once I have dark lipstick on, but under most lipsticks I can see a blue contour line. Is this worrisome ?? Well it get worse?

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS · Answer

Restylane classic if is injected too superficially, can cause tyndall effect. ANd it appears that this is what you have. I prefer Juvederm or Restylane refyne for the lips. they do much better with less possibility to cause tyndall issues.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

This is an infrequent side-effect with Restylane injections, specifically with Restylane Kysse. The filler tends to collect into these discrete “gell balls”. In my practice, I would first attempt vigorous massage of the lips and if that doesn’t resolve the issue, I would dissolve completely and inject with Juvederm or any other filler.

Mahsa A. Sohrab, MD · Answer

Based on the photograph, it seems the filler may have been placed too superficially, which can lead to the bluish discoloration and also the irregular contour of the lip. I would recommend seeing your injector back for further evaluation and consideration of dissolving the filler.

J. Timothy Heffernan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Based on the photo you submitted, it appears that maybe your doctor injected too superficially and not deep enough. The blue tint will disappear with time, however if it bothers you, you can have it dissolved. Best of luck, Dr. Heffernan

Genevieve F. Caron, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,It is mostly due to the superficial infection of fillers. I suggest you go back to your doctor for check up or hyaluronidase to dissolve the fillers.Best Wishes
Dr Genevieve F.Caron, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Montreal, Canada

There's blue on my lips and tingling a month after Restylane. Is this worrisome? Will it get worse? (photo)

Answers (9)

Answer: Lip Filler

Answer: Lip Filler

Answer: A: fillers

Answer: A: fillers

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Restylane

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

There's blue on my lips and tingling a month after Restylane. Is this worrisome? Will it get worse? (photo)

Answers (9)

Answer: Lip Filler

Answer: Lip Filler

Answer: A: fillers

Answer: A: fillers

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Restylane

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.