Outbreak/pus filled bumps on lip after Stylage? (Photo)

Question

I had 1 syringe of Restylane injected initially. I’ve had cold sores in the past so I took Valtrex. 2 weeks later I went back for a touch up and the injector used Stylage. 3 days after I got cold sores on my bottom lip, I took Valtrex again as well as applied Zovirax topically. The sores on my bottom lip began to heal. I woke up with two white lumps on my top lip. They do not look the same as my previous cold sores on my bottom lip. They have a small tip that appears to be filled with puss.

Marc DuPéré, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions.It would be prudent to see your injector.  Although infection is rare with fillers if done in a sterile fashion, it is still possible.Kind regards,Dr. DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon and injector

Maria Milone, MBBS · Answer

Filler can uncommonly  cause lumps  due to inflammation rather than infection or can collect in superficial pockets and may be removed by puncture and extrusion However small lumps can also be a sign of problems to blood flow to the skin or cold sores (This does not appear to be the case here) and should always be checked by your injecting doctor as soon as possible .

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

I suggest you go and follow up with your treating physician. They will know more what can be done while evaluating you. Good luck from New York City

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Outbreak/pus filled bumps on lip after Stylage? (Photo)

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