Why do I have itty-bitty yellowish/white patches/little bumps all over top lip after Juvederm 11 days ago? (Photos)

Question

After receiving Botox around eyes and Juvaderm to lips I got a horrible headache and high fever that lasted for days. Fever and headache are gone but I have these tiny patchy bumps all over my top lip! Not lumps you can feel, just ones you can see. Looks horrible! What's causing them? Should I be concerned? I also have a pink area that kinda puffy beside my nose after receiving filler to upper right side of cheek. Could the filler placed elsewhere be affecting the area beside my nose? Thanks!

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

The bumps that you are seeing appear to be glands called Fordyce spots.  These were likely present before the filler and may not have been visible because they were hidden below the lip line.  Swelling from the filler may have accentuated the spots.   Once the swelling has resolved, the spots will likely reduce in size.  Best of luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I recommend following up with your injector for a formal evaluation. If necessary, this can be reversed with hyaluronidase. It may take a series of treatments. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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