It was a mild slow growong absess that has gone down about 60% after dissolving the filler. Im also on a 7 day oral antibiotic and steroid medication I have been having filler since 2016 and this is the first time it has ever happened How long after the infection has cleared should ypu reinject?
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These are perioral mounds. They can be influenced by your weight fluctuation, as you have already noticed. You can help to improve the overall appearance with fillers. See an experienced injector to learn more.
The area around the lips does not have any natural fat pad. There are several muscles including the orbicularis oris. The muscle appears to be prominent in the photo due to loss of soft tissue volume around it. The natural fat pad that is closest to the lips is the premental fat pad which rests...
Based on your photos and post, I agree that you have a superficial thrombosed vein in the area and I think its due to the filler rather than a nicked vein. The good news is that it should resolve on its own and I do not believe it poses any immediate risk or threat to you. You can always try...