The best way to alleviate is it is to avoid it. I do not make light of your issue but in in the interest of education, a full response is in order. Swelling may be due to a reaction to the filler, to the injector hitting a blood vessel or a combination of both. To blunt the inflammatory response, we try and... more
How to alleviate swelling on lips after Restylane?
I had Restylane injected in my lips yesterday I have lots of swelling i was told the majority of this would reduce over night but it hasn't. What can I do? I'm becoming very anxious.
2 answers to “How to alleviate swelling on lips...”
A: Swelling is very normal
Swelling is a normal response to Restylane injection and can last from 2-5 days depending on the amount of material placed, the technique used and the patient's own response. Intermittent ice to the lips will help a bit with the swelling but it's truly TIME that is the only real treatment. Be patient... more
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