How Do I Treat Granulomas / Scar Tissue Caused by Restylane in my Lips?

February 12, 2011
Asked By:kittymeowmeow in los angelos

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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July 26, 2015

Answer: Granulomas/scar tissue after Restylane

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James C. Marotta, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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July 26, 2015

Answer: Granulomas/scar tissue after Restylane

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James C. Marotta, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 21, 2011

Answer: Lump or scar after Restylane in the lip

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 21, 2011

Answer: Lump or scar after Restylane in the lip

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 30, 2013

Answer: Consider a second opinion.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
January 30, 2013

Answer: Consider a second opinion.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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