A Delayed Onset Cyst-Like Lesion at the Lip After Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection: A Case Report
May 2025
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Oral Sciences Reports
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New to Hyaluronic Acid? There is a guide in the encyclopedia. Read the guide → Studysummary This case study reports that a 45-year-old woman developed a painless nodule in the lower lip four weeks after receiving hyaluronic acid filler, which required surgical removal, highlighting the potential for delayed complications from lip augmentation procedures. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
A 45-year-old female experienced a delayed complication from a hyaluronic acid filler injection in the lower lip, developing a painless, well-defined nodule four weeks post-procedure. The nodule, resembling a cyst-like lesion, was successfully treated with surgical excision. This case highlights the importance for clinicians to consider various potential causes for lip nodules, including salivary gland cysts, soft tissue tumors, and filler-related nodules, as they present unique diagnostic and management challenges.
