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Lower Lip Asymmetric Swelling After Restylane
asked 9 months ago by Nashvillegirl128 in Nashville, TN
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Question viewed 279 times
Tags: 1 day post-op, normal, swelling, uneven
I just had Restalyn injections into both my upper and lower lip. The lower lip was not numbed as well as the upper and painful when the doctor injected. But a few hours later, I noticed that my lower lip was extremely swollen, the right side much more so than the left. I am very worried. I've been applying ice and it hasn't gotten worse but really any better either. I dont see any obvious bruising either.
12 answers to Lower Lip Asymmetric Swelling After Restylane
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Lip swelling after Restylane
Restylane is Hyaluronic acid, which absorbs some water after injection, so excessive swelling is not uncommon after any hyaluronic acid injection, including Restylane.
I would wait a few days, even one week. If there still is asymmetry, an injection of hyaluronidase may help correct it.
Always make sure that you are treated by an experienced Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon.
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Restylane Lip Swelling
A few hours is not a reason to be concerned just yet. I would wait at least a week, though stopping by your injectors office may not be a bad idea to allow a reassessment. The beauty of lip augmentation is that the product is malleable for a few days after. Continue tge ice for now as tolerated.
Will Richardson, MD
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
Fort Lauderdale Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lip Asymmetry after Restylane
Hello. What you are describing could be very normal. You may have uneven swelling or even a bit of bleeding (hematoma) causing the irregularity from side to side. Several hours is just not enough time to know what this will look like when the swelling subsides.
Discuss the concerns with your injector and if it does not look any better in a day or two, schedule a follow up.
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Swelling after lip injections
It is not uncommon to have lip asymmetry and swelling after lip injections. The lip is a common area for swelling. In fact, if you were to massage your lip hard enough, it will swell up. Also, bruising and hematoma( collection of blood) may occur after injections and may last for a week after injections. So not to worry. Give it some time and the swelling and bruising will go down. Put ice on it and take arnica. Dr Ben Behnam.
Ben Behnam, MD
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon
Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon
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Restylane - Lower Lip Asymmetric Swelling After Restylane
Unfortunately, there's not much you can do about this aside from have some of the Restylane reversed.
The good news is that it is reasonably common to have asymmetry after the injections, and probably even more so for injections of the lips. These tend to be more uncomfortable than for other areas and, for that reason, I am more likely to use a nerve block when treating this area than for any other. Because it is so vascular (ie, lots of blood supply) even a slightly...
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Uneven swelling after Restylane injections in the lip
Swelling is normal after Restylane is injected into the lip. It does take at least a week in many cases for swelling to resolve to the point where you doctor can tell if it will need to be touched up. Cold compresses applied for the first day or so after injections can help reduce the amount of swelling that develops. If you are concerned that something doesn't look right the physician who injected you or a knowledgeable person on his/her staff should be willing to...
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Lower Lip Asymmetric Swelling After Restylane
If you are posting than this is a real issue for you. Best to return to the injecting doctor, daily if necessary, to receive care.
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Swelling after Restylane lip injections
The typical side effects associated with hyaluronic acid injections such as Restylane or Juvederm include bruising, redness, swelling and pain. These occur in as high as 90% of patients and usually resolve within one week. It is possible that some of these side effects may be affected by the injection techniques such as fan like injections, higher injection volumes, and more rapid injection times. I will always ask my patients to wait at least one week to let the swelling resolve before...
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Lower Lip Asymmetric Swelling After Restylane
Restylane can cause swelling of the lip. Wait a week, or so to see the final result and then go from there.
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Swelling after Restylane
Swelling and even asymmetric swelling is not uncommon with any injectable. Different areas will take the product differently and even at different rates. Continue to ice, but give it about 10 days for full effects and evaluation. Don't do anything drastic before then.
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You need to let the lips settle down after treatment.
Initally there will be swelling and this is completely normal. Once your lips have settled about a week, your injecting physician should reassess you if you still feel your lips are asymmetric. One of the great things about Restylane treatment is that it can be adjusted after the fact if necessary.
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Swelling after Restylane
Greetings~
Swelling, and often asymmetric swelling, is not uncommon after Restylane or any injectable filler to the lips. Continue with the ice and refrain from vigorous exercise for the next few days. Do not massage the area--you can create more swelling or possibly move the product. We advise our patients to wait at least one week before they make any judgments about symmetry or size. If you are really worried or if you have pain, warmth, increasing swelling then...
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