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Lip Swelling After Yaluronic Acid Injection

asked 10 months ago by leo1111
Latest answer by Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD
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Tags: 1 week post-op, options, pain, swelling

I had yaluronic acid injected in my upper lip 7 days ago. The swelling was gradually reduced but today it suddenly got swollen again and hurts excrutiatingly when i touch. Last night i went out with friends and was laughing a lot. Could that have made the swelling come back? I am very worried because I have a very important meeting in the next few days. Is there any medication I could be perscribed to make it go away faster? Thank you

2 answers to Lip Swelling After Yaluronic Acid Injection

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Reduce swelling from lip filler

See your doctor who should be familiar with Hyalurnidase which can be injected to reverse the action hyaluronic acid filler.
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD

Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lip Swelling After Hyaluronic Acid Injections

The sudden onset of pain and swelling seven days after your injection makes me very concerned as to the possibility of an infection. Laughing should not have caused this problem. I recommend you take good, therapeutic doses of ibuprofen for the inflammation and discomfort and have your injecting physician see you on an urgent basis (yes, even on the weekend). Antibiotics, if necessary, should be started ASAP.
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

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