What is the clear jelly leaking from my lips after Juvederm? (Photo)

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I had juvederm lip injections about 2 weeks ago. I had noticed a small black dot on my upper lip and I just thought that it was some bruising from the injections. It did not go away and started to get a little bit bigger. This evening a small amount of pus (I think) came out of it and I continued to squeeze and a large amt of jelly like fluid is continually coming out. Is this the juvederm? What should I do? My doctor's office is not open until Monday.

Shanthala Shivananjappa, MD · Answer

As you have clearly described there was an initial black dot which was probably a necrotic tissue due to an underlying infection. The jelly like substance is most likely the juvederm. You must be very careful not to manipulate the lip anymore because the infection might spread even further.  You must see your doctor asap. Best Wishes. Dr. Shanthala

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. This may be filler. If necessary, the Juvederm can be reversed with hyaluronidase. Best, Dr. Emer

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photograph.  It is possible that the clear jelly is your Juvederm and I would advise you to stop squeezing the lip to avoid additional complications such as infection.  Call and make an appointment with your injector, they need to evaluate your tissues in order to give you the best advice.  Best wishes.

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

Definitely stop squeezing your lip.  What you describe sounds like the Juvederm being expressed from your lip.  Leave it alone and see your injector.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

This is most likely your filler/juvederm. I would highly recommend you follow-up with your doctor today.  "Squeezing" and manipulating the area can lead to infection. Please refrain from this.

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Answer: This is most likely your filler/juvederm.

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What is the clear jelly leaking from my lips after Juvederm? (Photo)

Answers (10)

Answer: Clear gel out of lip after Juvederm injection

Answer: Clear gel out of lip after Juvederm injection

Answer: This is most likely your filler/juvederm.

Answer: This is most likely your filler/juvederm.

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