For most patients, some degree of swelling lasts for up to 48 hours. This is tremendously variable between patients. Most patients I see are happiest after 3-4 days.
How long does Juvederm lip injection swelling last?
I had my lips injected today with juvederm and am wondering if appearance is due to swelling. My lower lip in the corner area on one side is fuller than the other side. I don't know if this could be just swelling or if perhaps I was injected with too much too far into the corner. My question is within 8 hrs after injections would I have a good picture of evenness of my lips or due to swelling is it hard to tell. Thank you.
4 answers to “How long does Juvederm lip injection...”
A: Swelling and bruising after lip injection
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid facial filler and is used to augment the face and lips. Hyaluronic acid initially absorbs water and may appear more swollen in the first 48 hours post injection. I routinely prescribe bruisestick ointment in order to minimize the bruising and swelling post injection of... more
A: Juvederm can cause swelling for usually 2-3 days before settling down
During the first 1-2 days the swelling from juvederm is noticeable and is almost always uneven. One side always swells more than the other and it could change the next day. Try not to look at your lips for the first 2 days and do not massage them during this time since it only aggravates the swelling. Ice and... more
A: Too much Juvederm? Wait 24 hours, then freak out (just kidding)
Your question has probably been answered by now as you can usually tell within 24 hours after Juvederm injections whether there is too much (as long as there has not been excessive bleeding or hematoma formation). If there is too much or if it is asymmetric, it can be dissolved with Widase or Vitrase. Just... more
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