Lumps at the injection sites, seem to be getting better afraid to massage it 'cuz it is painful I'm assuming that's due to the trauma of the needle placement. Will my lips always feel this firm or will it continue healing and start to feel like they are my lips again. Right now I sort of feel like I'm walking around with wax lips on. You can also see the spots where filler is lumped on the top. Does that dissipate? Is that swelling from needle trauma that takes longer to heal?
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Answer: Lumps After Fillers -- Not Normal, There are options!
Juvederm is a great product and doe not cause URIs. It sounds like you were coming down with these symptoms the day of your injections. Please feel better. Best, Dr. Green
Like others, I would say 1-2 mls. I ml of Juvederm Volift will get the smile lines, however for a more natural look, the idea is to LIFT the lines, as well as reduce them. Replacing mid facial volume loss would give a better and more natural look, than just blunting the lines. If this were to be...
I would return to your treating physician for examination since you may have an allergic reaction and need Vitrase to dissolve the product. Best, Dr. Green