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Juvederm Swelling

asked 3 years ago by susanmarie in Boise, Id
Latest answer by Michael M. Kim, MD
Question viewed 78,671 times
Tags: lips, recovery, side effects, swelling, uneven

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.

16 answers to Juvederm Swelling

Juvederm Swelling

Juvederm injections for Lip Augmentation can create some minor temporary swelling. Give yourself a day or two, apply some ice to the lips and this should resolve.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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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 avoid permanent fillers in your lips. Be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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 arnica are helpful. Sometimes a little touch up of juvederm is needed a week later to smooth out any irregularities. Juvederm is a great filler for lips and other areas of the... more

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

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 Juvederm or Restylane.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Swelling in the lips after Juvederm

Restoring natural volume to the face has been a great advance in facial rejuvenation. Purified gels, such as Juvederm, are used to restore this volume and are often used in the mid and lower face. A very common side effect with lip injections is swelling which may last for hours or a few days. During this recovery time, the lips may appear uneven. If this unevenness does not improve after one week, I would consult with your injecting physician to reevaluate the product placement. more

Miriam Hanson, MD
Austin Dermatologist

Juvederm and swelling

Since the act of injecting involves using needles to introduce the product there is going to be some element of swelling and bruising with every type of injection. Multiple factors can influence swelling including the product used, the area injected, recent intake of aspirin or similar medicines, underlying medical conditions of the patient, and to some degree the skill of the injector. Before I do Juvederm injections, I use local anethesia with adrenaline in it and wait 10 minutes... more

Ben J. Tittle, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm swelling can last up to 3 days

Lips are an interesting area to inject with fillers like Juvederm- I am a big proponent of "less is more", namely, that you want to undershoot the amount used to fill the lip and adjacent areas. After a lip treatment, I always take time to feel the lips for evenness and with gloved hand and gently smooth away any irregularities. I also remind patients that some people get almost no swelling while others swell a lot for 2-3 days! After about 5 days, I tell them to come in for a... more

Peter Goldman, MD
Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

Juvederm Swelling: Getting be best Juvederm Treatment with little to no down time

After any injection with a filler like Juvederm or Restylane swelling is a possibility. The following are a few steps you can take you help prevent or minimize swelling and bruising •Avoid drinking alcoholic beverages 48 hours pre- and post-treatment. •Avoid taking Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Vitamin E, fish oil and St.John’s Wort seven days pre-treatment and 48 hours post-treatment to decrease the likelihood of bruising. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be taken in place... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Swelling after fillers

After any injection you can expect swelling. Often times one side will swell more than the other due to more injections or bruising. Call your doc and see how it looks after a few days.

Mario Loomis, MD
Middletown Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Juvederm

Normally the swelling from a Juvederm injection subsides within 24-72 hours. I would recommend icing the area for 5-10 minutes every two hours while awake today and tomorrow, then see how things go. If there was some bleeding within the area of injection that seems fuller than the other side, it may stay swollen a few more days, but should resolve within a week or so. Again icing within the first 48 hours helps quite a bit.

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Swelling after Juvederm injection is normal

You should expect swelling following injection of Juvederm because: 1. Multiple injections to any area is a form of trauma, and trauma causes swelling (sometimes asymmetric swelling). 2. All hyaluronic acid products (Juvederm, Perlane, Restylane) are designed to absorb water, giving a puffy appearance at first. 3. If you had a dental block done (local anesthesia injections) at the time of treatment, the anesthetic itself will cause some swelling. I generally see patients 3 to... more

Ronald Friedman, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm Swelling

Juvederm swelling is difficult to assess immediately after. Steps to decrease swelling include: Antihistamines (oral) can decrease swelling faster in the lip. Most patients like the swollen phase, especially when properly injected though. Ice Massage in specific instance can be helpful

Anil R. Shah, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Expect a lot of swelling after lip injections with juvederm or restylane

For patients undergoing lip injections for the first time, the post-procedure period can be tough because of the amount of swelling seen after the procedure. Interestingly, my own experience and the studies funded by Medicis (makers of Restylane), noted that younger patients (20's to 40's) tended to swell significantly more than older patients (>50). For my patients, I suggest that they get their injections on Fridays so that they have the weekend to recover. This 3 day period is... more

Michael M. Kim, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Juvederm Swelling

After the lips are injected with Juvederm, the lips will definitely swell up. In some cases, you can even get bruising as well, which will feel like a painful lump within the lips. 8 hours after the procedure it can be swelling but can also be a bruise. Give it a few days and if it does not resolve, then please go back and see your physician. If its a case of too much Juvederm in one location, then various treatment options include putting hot compress on it, and then messaging it really... more

Ben Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon

Swelling normally peaks at 24 to 48 hours

Although all patients are different, swelling typically peaks at 48 hours post injection. This means that if you have your lips injected on a Friday, they will probably look the most swollen on Sunday morning and get better from there. If you are worried about having to take time away from your work or social schedule, you can limit the degree of swelling by gently icing the area 5-10 minutes every hour or so during the first 24 to 48 hours.

Melissa A. Bogle, MD
Houston Dermatologist

Swelling is Variable

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.