Uneven and Bumpy Lips After Restylane?

Correcting uneven lips can be done in two general ways.  Adding more to obtain symmetry and filling in any deformities.  OR using hyaluronidase to remove some of the hyaluronic acid (Restylane) to help soften areas where you might feel there is too much product.  Before venturing on either course, you should make sure that there is no swelling or bruising or your corrective measures may be premature.

           Bruising and swelling can persist for a while, and you do not want to chase swelling or bruising with product.  Patience is best and waiting a few more weeks is more sensible.

 

 

Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Swelling can sometimes persist for longer than two weeks following lip augmentation with filler. Residual swelling can cause an uneven appearance. I would recommend giving it a little more time and see how you continue to heal from the procedure. If necessary, your physician can dissolve any excess filler with the enzyme hyaluronidase. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Everyone reacts slightly differently to having cosmetic injections. Some bruise and swell more than others and for longer than others. And it is also possible to have uneven swelling. Another possibility is that product was injected improperly. As the doctors below advised, I also advise you to wait for a total of 6 weeks after the procedure for all swelling to resolve. If the problem persists, you can ask your doctor to dissolve the Restylane.

 

It can take up to two weeks or longer sometimes for swelling to subside, especially in lips. Making adjustments prior to allowing this time is sometimes not indicated. Follow up with your provider or go to another if you're not pleased with your treatment.

I would wait a little longer - if the bumpiness persists, the Restylane can be dissolved.

I was not able to see the picture you posted.  It sometimes can take more than two weeks for the swelling to completely resolve after Restylane injection into the lips.  Sometimes the swelling is not due to the Restylane product itself, but due to trauma to the lip from the needle.  I would wait a few more weeks.  If there is still some difference between sides, then an injection of hyaluronidase may be needed to dissolve some of the Restylane.  

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. I recommend following up with your injector for evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!

It is not uncommon to have some swelling after Restylane treatment that may cause asymmetry.  It is recommended to wait for the swelling to resolve prior to undergoing additional injections.  Bumps can be typically treated with massage.

If you noticed some bumpiness after Restylane injection, the best course is to wait two weeks for any associated swelling to resolve, as you did. If bumpiness persists at this point, it may be softened or dissolved by injecting a substance called hyaluronidase which can dissolve any excess hyaluronic acid that is undesired.