How much swelling is caused by Botox or Juvederm?

I know that everyone is different but can you give me an "average" of how much swelling I should expect from my Juvederm and Botox injections? Will I be able to return to work the following day without looking odd to the general public? Will I be able to apply makeup as normal the next morning?

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A: Swelling and Bruising after Botox or Juvederm

By Steven Hacker, MD - Delray Beach Dermatologist

Anytime you have an injection, ie a needle is inserted into your skin, there is the potential for bruising and swelling. Botox, however, swelling is rare and if it occurs is temporary, bruising is slightly more common with botox but typically is mild and limited to the injection sites. The bruising with botox... more

A: Most can apply make up by the next morning.

By Jonathan Hoenig, MD - Beverly Hills Oculoplastic surgeon

You didn't mention where you were having the injections of Botox and Juvederm... Typically, Botox injections do not cause swelling. A small bruise is a rare occurence when Botox is injected for the crow's feet, at the outside corners of the eyes. Juvederm in the lips can cause some swelling for a few days. In... more

A: Do you bruise when you get your blood drawn? Bleeding, bruising, swelling is variable

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

This is not always predictable due to the individuals response to the injury. Do you bruise when you get your blood drawn? I bet sometimes yes and sometimes no. What's the difference? There are things you can control and things you can't when it comes to bleeding/bruising/swelling and somethings that are myth... more

A: Depends on How Good Your Sense of Humor Is, and On How Odd You Look to Begin With

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Chole, The majority of patients that I treat are able to return to work the same or next day with a little strategically applied make up. There shouldn't be any swelling from Botox injections unless there is excessive bleeding and a hematoma forms. This can be avoided if your physician uses... more

A: Botox bruising, Juvederm swelling are not uncommon

By Brenda Dintiman, MD - Fairfax Dermatologic surgeon

I agree that the amount of swelling and bruising is difficult to predict. There is minimal swelling with Botox but it is not unusual to get a small bruise when the region around the eye is treated. Juvederm and Restylane are hyaluronic acid fillers so they draw in water to the area treated and produce swelling... more

A: Swelling and bruising are unpredictable

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Swelling from Botox only lasts a few hours. If you develop a hematoma or bruising, this may take several days to resolve. With Juvederm and all the other dermal fillers, swelling can last a few days. Bruising, however, is variable and might be difficult to cover with makeup for the first few days. In my... more

A: Yes makeup - variable swelling

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

The most variable thing after any cosmetic procedure is the amount of bruising and swelling which occurs. Usually even the worst bruising and swelling can be covered with make up after Botox or Juvederm injections. Unfortunately everyone is different. As for applying makeup - no problem the next morning.

Comments

Ssally
2 posts
24 Nov 2008

I have had Botox performed within the last four months and I have noticed on two or three occations a swelling in the area of injection (almost like a bee sting swelling or a goose-egg swelling like when you fall and hit your head). This has occurred months after the actual injections. Any idea what this is and is it dangerous?

sheri m
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28 Feb 2009

I had restylane for upper lip wrinkles. I got hematomas and bruised and swelled so badly it looked like someone punched me on the mouth. Botox on the other hand did not bruise or swell and worked perfectly.

Lisa D.
1 post
27 Mar 2009

Need to know how long swelling from upper lip lines will take to subside. I had it 7 days ago and still have above swelling/lump above the lip.It is visible.Does it go away.Do some people have swelling that lasts longer?

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