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Lip fillers: I had lip fillers nearly a week ago now - the edges are still hard.

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shannonhurley1Mar 22, 2018

Hi, I have a few lumps and I’ve noticed little white dots on my lip ,will this all disappear or shall I see a doctors?

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

This looks like bruising, which can be typical after lip fillers. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results, but this may be superficially placed filler. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase. I hope this helps!

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Jason Emer, MD

I recommend following up with your injector for a formal evaluation. Additional hyaluronidase may be needed and you should be treated with topical vasodilators (nitropaste) as prevention. Best, Dr. Emer

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Harold J. Kaplan, MD

Hi Kitteh.  With the location and symmetry, it does not appear to be a bruise or the after effects of a bruise.  More likely to be Melasma.  We use hydroquinone (liquid gel at 8%) and stay away from laser treatments for Melasma as they can make it worse. 

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

This should be fine. Lip filler results will take 1-2 weeks as swelling gradually resolves. HOpe this helps. 

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Daniel Ezra, MD, FRCS

Poorly placed filler can drag the lid down and impair corneal surface wetting. If this is the case you will need to have this dissolved. You are quite about being wary of Hyaluronidase. I have seen many complications of this being done with too high concentrations which can irreparably damage...

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Aldo Guerra, MD

The amount of filler in one syringe of Juvederm is equivalent to 1/5 of a teaspoon (5 syringes = 1 teaspoon!).  Lip augmentation can be affected by not only the volume injected but also the placement of the product.  It can take up to 2 weeks to see your final results from lip injections to a...

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