Fordyce spots after Juvederm. Are they permanent?

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Recently got 0.5ml Juvaderm injected into my lips. However I have realised that I have Fordyce spots on my upper lip. The doctor who injected me has assured me that I had these spots prior, however they were sitting more under and the Juvaderm has made the spots more pronounced. I would like to know will the fordyce spots return to their original position after the juvaderm has been broken down by my body, or is the prominence of these spots permanent?

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Lip fillers can every the lips.  Fordyce spots are relatively common visible glands on the lips.  In patients with non-visible fordyce spots, it is possible that treatment with lip fillers will evert the lip and make the spots visible.  As the filler fades, the spots should return to their normal position.  Best of luck.

Kally Papantoniou, MD, FAAD · Answer

Lip fillers - such as Juvederm, which is hyaluronic acid based are not permanent, and the original shape of your lips will be preserved. Fordyce spots are very common, and I find with good emollients and lip ointments used daily that over time the appearance of these can be minimized. If they are not improving with these methods lasers and other treatments can be performed to minimize the appearance. Best, Dr. P.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Yes your fordyce spots were there before Juvederm and sometimes Juvederm in the lips can make them more prominent.  Once the Juvederm breaks down they shouldn't be as noticeable.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and your provider is correct.  Fordyce Spots are on everyone’s lips and on occasion, with fillers, they can become more pronounced.  Lip moisturizers can minimize their appearance and they will revert to their previous “look” once the filler takes form over time and when the filler is not there, you will not really notice them again.

Alix J. Charles, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Fordyce spots are very common and represent oil/sebaceous glands that settled in the wrong place (lips as opposed to the skin).  They are harmless, and you undoubtedly had them even before your Juvederm treatment. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler and cannot create Fordyce spots.  Best of luck to you!

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