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Juvederm Swelling
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.
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susanmarie
in Boise, Id
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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
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Austin Dermatologist
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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...
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Juvederm Swelling
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler used in the face to fill soft tissue defects. In the first 48 hours there is usually swelling that may be asymmetric. After that time period then the swelling will decrease and become more even.
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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...
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Dallas 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Juvederm Swelling
After Juvederm is injected it begins to retain water. Some bruising may also occur for the first 48 – 72 hours. After that things will settle down and if irregularities are present then they can be treated with additional injection if there is a deficit or hyaluronidase if there is too much filler in an area.
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Juvederm and swelling of the lips
After Juvederm injections into the lips, swelling can last for 3 to 4 days, even longer if there is bruising. Applying cold compresses for a few minutes every few hours after the injections and taking an antihistamine before your treatment can help prevent swelling. Avoiding blood thinners for a week before and 2 days after injections can help prevent bruising. If your lips are not symmetrical after 2 weeks, return to your injector for corrections.
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Expect a lot of swelling after lip injections with juvederm or restylane
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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.
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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...
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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.
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•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...
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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.
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Juvederm Injections to the Lips
Thank you for your post. The lip tissue is extremely sensitive and may swell significantly in some patients after injections. Our bodies are always a little asymmetric, and the swelling may be uneven. This doesn't necessarily mean that the result will be. It's best to wait a week, do some gentle massage, and ice the area before deciding to take any next steps. Best of luck!
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Swelling After Juvederm
It is very common to have some temporary asymmetry related to swelling post dermal filler injections. Don't panic - it will subside soon. I usually recommend waiting 7 days and then evaluating your results at that point. If there is any bruising, you would want to wait until that is resolved as well.
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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.
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