Day 2 of lip injections and pretty swollen. Will pure aloe help? Any recommendations? (Photo)

Reducing the lips is a procedure under local that makes a big improvement for roughly $2500 per lip. Most all derm surgeon or plastic docs can do it and tailor it to what you want. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

In general, lip augmentation with Radiesse is "frowned upon" due to the potential for lumps and bumps. A filler made of hyaluronic acid (HA), such as Restylane or Juvederm, is better suited for the lips. These fillers can be used to even out deficiencies.  These last for about a year,...

Thank you for the question. Fat grafting can be a fantastic treatment for lip augmentation, with some patients achieving permanent results.  The difficulty, however, is that swelling can be unpredictable and relatively long-lasting. In my practice, we sometimes need to use small injections...

Juvederm is a clear gel, and for several days (up to 2 weeks) after injection it can be felt, especially in the lips.  When injected evenly, it will not be visible, but it may be palpable.  Within 2 weeks the gel will become softer and smoother as it incorporates into the lip.  At...

Thank you for the question. Could you send a photo as this would make it easier to assess. The good news is that there are steps that can be taken to reduce the swelling.  I advise my patients to ice the area for up to 10 minutes every hour.  Reusable ice packs can be used or a...

Lip augmentation can be performed to reshape the lips in a number of different ways.  Using a combination of traditional and blunt cannula techniques, the lips can be made to look fuller without looking like "duck lips".  Some patients require more volume throughout the body of the...