I got Juvederm lip injection a week ago. The filler shifted above my upper lip and created a bump. Will it settle down?

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Hello, i got lip filler, juvederm just a week ago, i have a bumb on the right side of my upper lift above my lip line under my nose :( i called my doc and she said it may settle down or i ll go for a followup in 10 days. Actually i am too worried because it just looks like it aint gonna fade away or settle down as it is above my lip not even on my lip. Thanks for your comments. I ll upload pics after i take them with a prof cam.

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

I would recommend going back to the doctor who did the filler and ask them for advice. They may give you tips on massaging the area.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It is common to get swelling after fillers into the lips.  It is not normal to have irregularities/lumps or severe swelling.  If you are unhappy you should speak to your physician and have the area injected with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that reverses the hyaluronic acid filler.  For the next injections, consider Restylane Silk with cannula injection, this technique will limit the pain, swelling or bruising after the filler placement.  It often takes up to two weeks for swelling to subside on its own.  Find an expert in filler injections for your future treatments.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without seeing a photo or examining you in-person. However, after 3 weeks all swelling should be resolved. If this is filler that has migrated, it can be dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. I recommend following up with your injector for an evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC · Answer

I always tell my patients to not love their filler
injections for 2 weeks. Swelling is very common and sometimes immediate. It can
last 3-7 days and a good idea is to use cold compresses. Cold compresses may be
used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This may be
applied for 3 minutes, 3 times per day, for up to 3 days. This is best done
with a bag of peas in a zip lock bag. Only apply light pressure to the area but
gentle massage might be necessary if the bump is from the filler material
itself. Get Arnica gel if you can find some and apply a few times a day as well
to help treat any swelling. Avoid any blood thinners. Bruising can also last
1-2 weeks. I don't recommend hyaluronidase this early and wait a few weeks
until the swelling has resolved. If it is persistent or you are worried, set up
a follow up appointment with your dermatologist.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

The lips are a sensitive area and it is possible that you bruised or too much product was placed in one area.  This swelling should resolve in 10 days and I would ice and do gentle massage.  If the bump does not go away then I would return to your treating physician for Vitrase to dissolve the area.

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I got Juvederm lip injection a week ago. The filler shifted above my upper lip and created a bump. Will it settle down?

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Answer: Swelling/Bruising/Lumpiness (early) from Fillers

Answer: Swelling/Bruising/Lumpiness (early) from Fillers

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