I had restylane injected 5 months ago, there is a small lump where the needle went in and several lumps that can be felt from inside my mouth,there is an ridge above my lipline that is bumpy on one side. My new plastic surgeon says the product is gone and it is my own scar tissue and we can reinject juvaderm to even out the irregularities I am afraid to inject anything after this rare response what can I do to restore my lip steroid injections? Will the scar tissue need to be cut out?
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Answer: How Do I Treat Granulomas / Scar Tissue Caused by Restylane in my Lips?
First of all, if one does not see it, then you do not have to do anything. Most who have irregularities feel them, but don't see them. If you have to make a real silly face to see them that you never make, again do nothing. If you do see them or just can't stand to feel them, I recommend the...
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without examining you in person. However, Restylane can feel a bit swollen and lumpy after injection, but this usually resolves within 1-2 weeks after injection. It is not common to be developing new lumps 2 weeks after injection. ...
Like in Spike Lee's Nike commercial "It's the shoes!" In this case it is not the restylane "It's the cream.!"
