What is the Reason for Hard Lumps After I Had Lip Reduction to Take out Some Injected Silicon?

Thank you for your question regarding firm lips after lip silicone removal. I believe the firmness in your lips is due to scar tissue which is also called fibrosis. This is the way the body heals initially. I would suggest a deep tissue massage to break up the scar tissue. That is the most natural way. If you have significant firmness and scarring after 6-8 months, you may consider steroids. Personally, I like to avoid steroids as much as possible because steroids are an immunosuppressant. Therefore, I would suggest deep tissue massage be done almost all the time to break down your residual lip scar and fibrosis. I hope this answers your question regarding lip fibrosis after silicone removal.
I specialize in silicone lip removal and subsequent lip reconstruction. I am the Director and chief clinical investigator at the Institute of Silicone Removal. Since removing silicone from the lip is a delicate procedure, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience in removing silicone from the lips. Do your research. Make sure they have performed many lip silicone removal surgeries and have the before and after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. If you cannot find an experienced, lip silicone removal surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon, President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons, Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Our office specializes in the removal of liquid silicone from the face. Hard lumps may be due to some fibrosis or scar tissue reaction. These areas of fibrosis tend to soften with time. IIT injections and massaging with Plato's Scar Serum may help.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian;Los Angeles

Yes fibrosis and foreign body granuloma formation are the likely causes for the hard lumps. I would not advise any further interventions as you will likely suffer other complications such as atrophy or tissue necrosis.