Swelling and numbness after Juvederm lip injection?

Is it normal to have a small amount of swelling and numbness the day after Juvederm lip injections?

4 answers to “Swelling and numbness after Juvederm...”

A: Juvederm swelling is normal, numbness might be normal

Bryan K. Chen, MD

Swelling after Juvederm can last 5-7 days. Decreased sensation though not complete anesthesia (absence of sensation) can occur while swelling is still present. Both swelling and numbness should gradually resolve over the next few days.

A: Numbness and swelling after Juvederm in Lips

Daniel Reichner, MD

Swelling of the lips after Juvederm is normal. Numbness is less common, but is probably related to the swelling, bruising and multiple injections causing a temporary neuropraxia. This should resolve over a period of days. 

A: Numbness After Juvederm Injections in the Lips

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Baby p, Swelling is normal after Juvederm injections in the lips.  It usually lasts 1-2 days.  Numbness is unusual, and may be a side effect of the "nerve block" if you received one.  If the numbness continues contact your injecting physician.  Good luck, be well, and send my... more

A: This sounds normal

Shahram Salemy, MD

Swelling after injection with Juvederm or any other injectable product, especially in the lips, is very normal the day after the procedure.  This should resolve over the next few days, and simple measures like applying ice will help. The numbness is due either to the simple presence of swelling of the... more

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