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Large lump in my lip after fat injections. What could be causing this? (Photo)

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Sa123Mar 8, 2015

It's been one week since I've gotten lip fat injections and I've developed a large hard lump . What could be causing this ? I've been massaging the lump but it's not getting any better. Is this permanent ? Any solutions ?

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Dr. Jeff Angobaldo, MD
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Dr. Jeff Angobaldo, MD
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Answered on Aug 15, 2015
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Dr. Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)
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Dr. Mark Glasgold, MD, FACS
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Dr. Mark Glasgold, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answered on Mar 19, 2015
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