How Long for Juvederm Swelling to Go Down for Lines on Sides of Mouth?

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I had juvederm injected to the lines on the sides of my mouth...I feel SLIGHTLY like a chipmunk. Not bad as the lines I can still feel swelling and slightly see it. But should I expect that this will go down for a more natural look? It is just slightly that I feel like this and I don't want to look like a chipmunk!

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.    It is very common for the folds to look swollen the next few days.  I would recommend icing on and off throughout the first day or two.  I would then wait a few days to a week and then return to 
your injector if you still have concerns after that.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Typically puffiness and bruising resolves in 7-10 days but varies from patient to patient. Arnica gel will help with the healing process.

Lorrie Klein, MD · Answer

If this is from swelling it will go down within the first few days of your treatment, with a little residual swelling (that you will probably love!) lasting another week or so. If it lasts longer you may have had too much product injected. It can be removed with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

There may be gradual reduction of swelling for one to two weeks. If your swellinng doesn't decrease then your doctor could inject hyaluronidase to thin it out if you are very unhappy.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You did not mention when you had the injections? If you had them recently, then more than likely the swelling will subside in a few days. If you notice swelling persisting, this may be due to the chemical breakdown of the product which occurs through water absorption.

How Long for Juvederm Swelling to Go Down for Lines on Sides of Mouth?

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