It has been two weeks since I had fillers. It is still stiff and a bit lumpy on the bottom but seems to be healing properly. Two or three days ago I started to notice a “pimple” had formed on my lip and there is black on the tip of it but it seems to be inside of the pimple. Any ideas on what this would be? It also feels like a pimple and hurt but is no longer hurting.
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February 1, 2019
Answer: Lumpy after lip augmentation with Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Volbella)
0.5 cc is a very small amount of filler and most patients prefer a bit more. However, your lips look great in the photos you posted and I recommend you setup a consultation with an experienced injector to discuss your options. Good luck!
K. Roxanne Grawe, MD (license permanently revoked) says:
Thanks for your picture! Most lip fillers contain hyaluronic acid, which is a component found in almost every cell of our body. This is beneficial in skin care products because it serves as an excellent moisturizer, therefore I wouldn't correlate the lip filler to the reoccurring sunburns. Like...
I would recommend starting with 0.5mls of filler. It is true if you do have small lips and too much product is placed in them they can become overfilled and the product may migrate outside the lip border. In your case your lips have a beautiful shape and even though a little small I would...