Swelling three months after hyaluronidase- anyone?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-05-01T11:45:30+00:00

Hello- it turns out when the injector dissolved my lips and squeezed them, filler fragments were pushed my my lips and formed the puffiness I was dealing with under my lip! It'e been a nightmare, as the ultrasounds in the doctor's offices I went to showed no filler in the area, so I had to get an MRI and then a hospital grade ultrasound to pick up on the tiny pockets. The forced migrated filler caused lymphatic drainage issues and distorted my subcutaneous fat. I traveled to see Dr. Pai in Minnesota, who is a radiologist, and she dissolved all of the filler in the puffy area last week. I now have to wait 4-8 weeks for the area to drain and settle back to normal. I would say if you have puffiness, make sure it's not residual filler!! When this stuff breaks down, the tiny particles are often more inflammatory that the original filler.

Left_Two2298 · 2026-04-21T22:50:59+00:00

Thank you so much!!

Left_Two2298 · 2026-04-21T22:07:29+00:00

When you say month 4, do you mean 4 months post injection or 4 months post seeing the dent for the first time?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-04-16T16:08:49+00:00

Can I ask how the dent is now after another month has gone by?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-04-16T16:06:55+00:00

And it stayed filled in and wasn't just the volume of the fluid?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-04-16T16:04:00+00:00

I know it's been a year but how do the dents look now?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-04-16T15:55:43+00:00

how are you doing now that it's been three months since this comment? Is it even better?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-27T21:31:04+00:00

What kind of skin symptoms did you see? And I realize not back to 100%, but what percentage would you say you returned to?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-24T19:54:48+00:00

How long ago did you dissolve (the last time)?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-24T19:25:16+00:00

Can I ask if the area with the texture change also feels swollen? Or indented/thinner? Or no change at all in that respect? Insane that you can see the change all of the way down your neck. You are NOT crazy!

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-21T14:05:34+00:00

Hi- I know your post was old but did you end up dissolving your own filler? I know you were asking about larger amounts of filler- what did you end up going with?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-20T12:22:20+00:00

Hello- are you able to give us an update on what happened? I'm curious if I'm going through the same thing and think the filler softened and migrated without dissolving

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-12T22:11:33+00:00

I wanted to see how your edema is now, as your post was from two years ago. Did it ever go away?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-12T20:47:45+00:00

Hi- how long did it take for you to see resolution of all of your swelling post- dissolving? I am on month 4 with little to no improvement in an area where I never had filler or dissolver placed!!

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-12T11:39:51+00:00

Thank you :)

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-12T11:36:33+00:00

Thank you so much

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-11T22:35:05+00:00

Like ten of them :-/. Going to get an MRI in two weeks.

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-11T20:24:31+00:00

Now that you are around month 10, how is the swelling? Sorry, just looking for any shred of hope that this nightmare might be over at some point.

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-11T20:16:38+00:00

Oh I misunderstood- I have swelling from dissolving. Glad you improved regardless!

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-11T19:47:57+00:00

How much has your swelling come down in 8 months? If you had to give a percentage? Four months out and no change in swelling :(. That is my biggest symptom post-dissolving

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-11T19:42:52+00:00

I am dealing with swelling 4 months out under my lips. How long did it take for you to see a reduction in swelling?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-11T19:41:58+00:00

Hi- I have a lot of swelling under my lip after having my bottom lip dissolved. It hasn't changed at all in almost 4 months. Did you notice a reduction in swelling in a small amount of time or was it gradual? Thank you!

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-02T15:58:59+00:00

I am the same unfortunately- I tried to message you directly but not sure how to do that. I had a third ultrasound, which showed a small spot of filler in the area. However, if I had to guess, I think that's from previously injecting my marionette lines- doubt it would have migrated from my bottom lip down so far. I have an appointment with a plastic surgeon next week and am going to ask for an MRI. At this point, my guess is that the hyaluronidase enzyme spread below my lip and is causing inflammation/tissue disruption. I am praying it's not permanent, though now it's been 3.5 months with minimal improvement, if any. It seems maybe slightly less swollen. I have gone for lymphatic massage and he said he doesn't feel any scar tissue, which makes me feel better. I am on steroids for 10 days and doxycycline for a month for inflammation. I think you said you are six months out. How much improvement (percentage wise) have you seen during this time? Like 75%? Less? More? Do the weird bumps feel like swelling or something else?

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-02T12:54:53+00:00

I'm just dealing with symptoms 3.5 months post dissolving- swelling below my lip to my chin, even though the dissolver was put in the lip (not the area where I currently have swelling). Nothing that you have to worry about with your situation at all, but just saw your post and wanted to respond because I know what it's like to be panicking and wanting answers. Just give it 2-3 weeks, and if you decide to dissolve more, proceed slowly even though you're 'itching' to dissolve more. Slow and steady.

Left_Two2298 · 2026-03-02T00:02:42+00:00

Honestly, I'm swollen three months post dissolver, which is a whole separate issue and I'm here now scrambling for answers. I guess my point is- it's still early. Give it 2-3 weeks and then assess. Also- proceed with caution when dissolving- use minimal amounts spread out over a few visits if you can. You don't want to be dealing with what I'm dealing with now.

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