Juvederm little lump after 2 months: should I go to see Doctor?

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I had my last round of juvederm on 18 February for NL folds. 2.75 vials. This week I noticed a small hard bump near my nose. At this point it,s not visible, but feels very hard. I just hope it does not get bigger. Should I go to see the Dr and pay 400+ dollars just for the consult or wait to see how it evolves? Any advice would be welcome. I wonder whether this is an allergic reaction as I've had headaches and watery eyes ever since the fillers but claritin seems to lessen all those symptoms.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have a lump after an HA filler injection it can easily be "melted" with a special injection.  I would suggest calling the office where you had the procedure and let them know what you are experiencing.  I would be very surprised if they would charge you a consult fee to see you in follow up to your previous treatment.   Good Luck

Kimberly Finder, MD · Answer

The hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvéderm, are malleable and moldable for quite some time after placement. I've successfully done that even 2 months out. Make an appointment to see your physician who injected you. I'd be quite surprised that they would charge you for such a visit. If they do, you may want to consider a different physician the next time around. However, if it seems that dissolving the lump is necessary to improve it, then there may be a charge. I won't charge my patient for dissolving filler if I feel that the placement wasn't ideal. I will charge patients to dissolve filler if I didn't place it.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

A lump post Juvederm can easily be corrected. Consult first with your injector. If your injector can not address the issue, consult with an experienced and expert physician injector.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Without an exam, it is difficult to say what the issue is. If it is filler, then it can be dissolved.  Best of luck.

John Louis Ratz, MD · Answer

One CAN have an allergic reaction to almost anything, but a lump like this is not likely an allergic reaction, and may not have anything to do with the filler. For example it could be a small cyst or other type of growth. It could also be a foreign body reaction to the Juvederm or possibly to tissue(skin) pushed in, if this is at an injection site. You should ask your injector or a dermatologist to check it out. Because of the history, this would not be a cosmetic visit, but a medical one, which would be covered by your medical insurance if you have a policy.        jlr

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