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... more
How to reduce swelling and bruises on lips after Restylane?
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?
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A: 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... more
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