How to Reduce Swelling and Bruises on Lips After Restylane?

asked 3 years ago by Oz_GR in Sydney, Australia
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 15,926 times
Tags: side effects

I have had Restylane injections in my lips yesterday, it is still very much swollen and bruised. How long will this last?

I look terrible, and am very worried about going out in public. It has been almost 24hrs since the treatment and I see no reduction in swelling. Is there a way to speed up the reduction of swelling?

5 answers to How to Reduce Swelling and Bruises on Lips After Restylane?

Restylane and lips

The lips are usually the most sensitive area after facial filler injections. The facial swelling should go down in a few days.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Swelling and bruising on the lips after Restylane

Restylane is a very popular and effective hyaluronic acid-base dermal filler. It has been used widely throughout the face for the correction of deep lines and wrinkles. Restylane can work quite well in and around the lips. Patients may experience swelling and bruising after such an injection. In our practice, we provide our patients with ice packs and instruct them to place a cold compress on the lips for the first 1 to 2 days. Most of the swelling and bruising should dissipate by that... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Bruising & Swelling with Restylane - Prevention and Intervention

Using cosmetic dermal fillers in the mouth area can lead to a very pleasing outcome. However, bruising is not uncommon. We believe in educating patients prior to their treatments on things they can do, or not do, to help minimize or avoid bruising. Not only can bruising in the mouth be a problem, but swelling as well. Check with your physician or the link below to find helpful hints to prepare you for an injection treatment. If the bruising/swelling already occurred, below are some... more

Harold J. Kaplan, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Warm compresses and Arnica Montana

Standard instructions after treatment with fillers, lips or other locations, consists of cold or ice packs. After 48 hours compress the area with luke warm compresses 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes. You might try Arnica Montana gel too. Apply this twice a day. I would also have your physician take a look at this to make sure nothing more untoward than bruising develops. Next time, eat some pineapple before going in. The bromelain in it might help to an extent to prevent... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Bruising and Swelling From Restylane Injections or Trauma from a Boxing Kangaroo

Good Day Oz, Sorry about the swelling of your lips after the Restylane injections. Looks like you were hit by a boxing 'roo. My lips (and nose) looked like that when an Emu poked my camera while I was trying to take a photo while visiting your lovely city. You have suffered some bleeding and a hematoma has formed. During the first 48 hours, ice is best, then for the next 48 hours warm compresses are best. Usually bruising such as yours resolves within 5 to 7 days. Do discuss this with... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question

Get Free Email Updates