How Long Does It Take for Swelling to Go Away from Juvederm/Botox?

Thank you for your question. Swelling is possible everytime a needle penetrates the skin. Having said that, I typically find that the degree of swelling varies based on the treatment and location. For example, swelling after Botox is usually minimal (unless you bruise). Juvederm in the nasolabial folds also has minimal swelling. Juvderm in the lips, however, can result in a lot of swelling. It's a good treatment to do on Friday so the swelling can be reduced by Monday.  The more you ice during the first couple days, the less you swell.

Swelling from Botox is usually insignificant unless there was bleeding and trauma then it's more about the trauma and bruise than Botox.  Juvederm is a different matter. It is naturally a volumizer and swells as it expands in your tissues. Any trauma or bruising adds to this.  So right after the injections it's hard to know if it is just swelling or too much product.  You will have to give it about a week to see how it settles before you can tell what your final results will be.

Lip inections can cause a significant swelling in a few individuals, it is expected to go away in a few days, it may be more long lasting or shorter.

why this occurs, is not understood, but similar to trauma to the lip inducing a tremendously more swollen area than other sites, it is expected to be temporary.