I have a soft lump near the corner of my mouth.

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I can push the lump in, but in a short time it fills back in. It also feels like I am popping bubbles in my mouth all the time. I am 10 months post op. What causes this and what can I do about it? Is there a laser or ultrasound treatment that can smooth out this pocket of fluid? The lump has been present since my operation. My doctor said to massage it, but that has done nothing to help.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

A soft lump can be a lump of fat or a small cyst.  Without knowing more about your procedure or seeing your pictures it is difficult to answer what may be going on.  An in-person examination by your plastic surgeon is probably in order.

Gregory T. Lynam, MD · Answer

Sounds like a buccal fat pad protruding. You need to see a doctor who knows how to remove this from inside the mouth which can be done in the office under local anesthesia. If this does not work then the face lift flap needs to be opened up and the weakness of the fascia closed with a suture. Not all doctors you see may be willing to do this, an experienced doctor with maxillofacial training may be best.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

The lump could be several things including buccal fat and a tortuous artery. Also if any filler was used it could be from that. Each would have a different treatment so it's important to find out for sure. You need a good exam. Good luck.

Boris M. Ackerman, MD · Answer

Facial lump after a faceliftYour description is indicative of a buccal fat pad prolapse.  Ask your surgeon that specific question.  The treatment is surgical, possible a relatively simple excision or more involved plication to correct herniation.  An experienced and talented surgeon can assess your problem and recommend appropriate treatment.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Hard to tell what is going on. Perhaps you have a small infection collecting around a stitch that is permanent it may be helpful to see another PS for another opinion

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