I had Restylane done three days ago. I had some injected at the corner of my mouth on both sides. I am still swollen, but I also have hard painful lumps inside my bottom lips and where the restylane was injected. I also have a skin tear near the corner of my mouth. It's red and dry. My top lip is fine, but the bottom looks strange and painful. Is this normal?
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Answer: Painful bumps 3 days after injection of Restylane
Thank you for sharing your question. The use of fillers are great for treating the "smile lines" for adults of any age. This treatment modality will not cause the face to age faster or require more filler at an earlier age. Sometimes, it is appropriate to fill the cheeks which will pull up the...
Thank you for sharing your question. The bump appears to be a pimple. The area around it is inflamed and the location is a little lower than where the filler was probably injected. It might be a good idea to use warm compresses and start antibiotics. Discuss your problem with your injecting...
Hi @makzz. 0.5 cc into each tear trough is often enough, but it's possible that you require additional tear trough fillers. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and complications....
