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After-care for Lip Augmentation Using Juvederm?

asked 2 years ago by kirkcollm in NYC
Latest answer by Benjamin Barankin, MD
Question viewed 6,171 times
Tags: lips, aftercare, recovery

I am wondering how much post-op care you need after getting Juvederm Lip augmentations (assuming one syringe). I am wondering if you can go back to work and not look like a duck, or if you should take a few days out of site of the public eye while icing, massaging (as I have read some people do), etc.

8 answers to After-care for Lip Augmentation Using Juvederm?

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Most can go out in public the next day after lip fillers

Juvederm or restylane are great for the lips ($550 per syringe) and have very little down time. If you are making your lips look really large compared to their normal size then 1-2 days off is needed. You can do the injections in 2 sessions, putting a little each time about a week apart, then there would be no down time. Eventually you should switch to lip implants for permanent results. They are easy to put in and easy to remove for $1500-2000 per lip and save a lot of money in the long... more
David Hansen, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

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Plan a personal day when getting a lip injection

Both Restylane and Juvederm work in part by drawing your own fluid to their injection site. So they have to swell. My experience is that Juvederm swells slightly less here, which is reversed when we inject around the eye. So the day of the injection, a characteristic pattern of swelling occurs. The swelling generalizes, to the white lip, between the nose and lip, so you look a bit full. And the swelling puffs the red lip away from the teeth, giving a duck like projection that is... more
Kevin Robertson, MD

Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm dermal filler swelling

All fillers can cause swelling which typically lasts 1-2 days. It is not very noticeable, though I do often recommend fillers be done on a Friday so you're good to go for Monday. The other main risk is bruising which can last 7-10 days. Sleeping on an extra pillow the night of the injection helps reduce swelling. Take tylenol if there is any pain (not common), rather than aspirin or ibuprofen which increase risk of bruising. Also minimize intake of alcohol, vitamin E, ginseng, green tea,... more
Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lip augmentation

Using hyaluronic acid  for lip augmentation, using one syringe by a plastic surgeon and icing the lips befoe and after there is very little if any after care. ice compresses, for few hours refrain from excessive lip movement for 24 hous you may bruise and have minimal swelling, if any.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery after Juvederm lip augmentation

Normally, there are only 2 things that would limit your return to totally normal activity. One is bruising. This can be reduced by not taking any anti-inflammatory products for a week before the injection, as well as drinking pineapple juice or taking Bromaline and using Arnica Montana. Also, any bruising that occurs can be covered with make-up. The other possible problem is swelling. Juvederm (or any hyaluronic acid product) is hygroscopic and causes some swelling. Using ice will reduce... more
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Aftercare from lip augmentation with Juvederm

Typically, there is minimal aftercare after a Juvederm treatment session. We recommend some icing of the area for an hour afterwards. Other than that there is no other post op care recommendations. You may be bruised following treatment for a few days and some suggest that arnica type products work well for this.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Time off for Juvederm Lip injections

These are called lunch time procedures and intended to be administered with virtually no downtime. If, however, you prefer that no one know you had it done,, then 3-5 days are typically a reasonable amount of time. Some individuals prep themselfves with Arnical Montana bu tht evidence supporting its clinical use is weak.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Downtime for Juvederm Lip Augmentation

Assuming the Juvederm (or Restylane) Lip augmentation procedure is done properly and you have not been taking a medication or supplement that increases your bleeding time, you should be able to go back to work after the procedure. If you prefer, you definitely could go back to work the next day. Swelling can be reduced with a daily dose of Celebrex a Cox2 inhibitor anti inflammatory agent. But swelling and bruising from having taken aspirin, Advil, nuprin, garlic, Vit. E etc cannot be... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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