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Reducing Juvederm Swelling with Cold Compress?

Do cold compresses help reduce swelling? How long and how often? I had Juvederm ysterday and my upper lip and the left side of my face are swollen. I was planning to return to work tomorrow. How can I reduce the swelling?

Asked 34 months ago by Lady Di in Buffalo

Swelling form juvederm

Initially, cold compresses may help decrease the swelling from the fillers. Usually the swelling just lasts for a few days.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Gel Packs and Time

Swelling after Juvederm is quite frequent and while your physician probably took steps to avoid it, occascional instances of swelling can still happen. Cool gel packs applied for five minutes every fifteen minutes after the procedure will help. If you had a dental block with your injections the swelling will take longer to resolve. I do not think that the gel packs help much on the day after the procedure. In most cases the swelling should be substantially better after four days. If... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Swelling after HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers

Lady Di: Yes cool gel packs, ice compresses, etc. can help reduce swelling if used early, ideally within the first few hours after your procedure. You might also get some benefit from keeping your head higher than your chest while lying down. Most patients receiving HA fillers like Juvaderm and Restylane have relatively mild swelling. When the swelling is greater than usual or uneven you may want to contact your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to see if they think you should come back... more

Sutton Graham II, MD

Greenville Plastic Surgeon

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Reducing Juvederm swelling

Cold compresses can help reduce swelling over the first 24 hours following your procedure. I recommend intermittent application of cold compresses (do not apply ice directly, rather use a washcloth rinsed in ice-water, 5 minutes every half-hour, as tolerated). Benadryl or if you prefer a nonsedating antihistamine, Zyrtec can help. If you have bruising in addition to swelling, Arnica pills and topical gel may help. Good luck.

Bryan K. Chen, MD

San Diego Dermatologist

Cold compresses are fine to use after Juvederm, but time will be of the greatest benefit

Thanks for your question. It is common to have swelling with Juvederm injections for 2-4 days after the procedure. Common ways to reduce this swelling is with ice packs, and if you wait at least 1 day later, you can actually take advil/motrin/ibuprofen. Avoid taking ibuprofen immediately after your procedure because it can cause brusing, but after one full day, you shouldn't have any problem using it. Other than those two methods, time will be your best friend in your fight against the... more