Has my lip filler migrated? (photos)

Question

I went back to my injector because I suspected migration and he reassured me it has not migrated but I still feel like it's spread over my top lip, what are your thoughts?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan.  It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

James M. Economides, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to tell without seeing a photo from before filler injection.  It does appear that there may have been some migration as there is fullness in the white portion of your upper lip.  Typically this happens with a thicker filler or in improper placement.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you appear to have a full lip appearance. The best way to answer your question would be to show us before and after photos, and to let us know how many lip treatments you had performed and how much volume was injected. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Jmommy94. You are correct, you have lip filler migration of the upper lip above the vermillion border. This can be dissolved with Hyaluronidase. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  It would be useful to see "before" images but looking at the supplied pictures I do think you have had filler migration.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your lips look fine. Without a reference picture we can’t really make an assessment. Fillers do not migrate but will diffuse slightly after injection.
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Elizabeth Liotta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello there! It is very possible that filler (especially in the lips) can migrate. It does look like some migration happened in the upper lip. The best treatment is to dissolve the filler with hyaluronidase. It's important to wait at least 2 weeks before injecting more fillers in the area to ensure there is no hyaluronidase remaining. We hope this helps!

Has my lip filler migrated? (photos)

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