Red lump under lip following lip fillers however there was no filler injected at this site? (Photo)

Question

I had lip fillers about a year ago and my top lip was unsymmetrical so I have recently got juvederm lip filler one week ago. the practitioner said they put a tiny bit around the vermillion border on that side and added more to the other which completely evened them. A week later i have a red, swollen lump underneath my lip on the side that was hardly touched. What is it and what is the treatment?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

It is best to wait two weeks for the swelling to subside.  After that return to your injector for a follow up visit and discuss your concerns.  If it bothers you it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is best to wait the full two weeks for the swelling to resolve.  The lump may not be noticeable after that time.  If the lump is still present, return to your injector for an evaluation of the area.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If unhappy you can reverse but my suggestion would be to wait 2 weeks before deciding on your next step.  Swelling takes some time to go down after injection.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

It is recommended to allow 2 weeks for all swelling and bruising to subside. If the lump is still present after 2 weeks, return to your injector for an evaluation of the area. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based filler and it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Michelle Ellern, DO · Answer

This early after the treatment it is hard to tell if that will resolve on its own or not. Wait two weeks to see if it is just swelling or a bruise.  If it is in fact filler it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Good luck with your recovery!

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