Swelling and Numbness After Juvederm Lip Injection?

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 lips or swelling around the nerves that provide sensation to the lips, both of which will resolve with time.

It is pretty common to have some swelling of the lip after injection. It is a bit unusual to have numbness but this shoudl improve when the swelling goes down.

Juvederm is an excellent hyaluronic acid based injectable that can be used effectively for facial contouring. If you are experiencing numbness after a Juvederm injection, you should return to your doctor and let them know of your concerns. It is possible that during the injection a nerve in your chin or lower lip may have been stretched or bruised. Your doctor will want to assess you and help determine the cause of your numbness. If the nerve has only been bruised or stretched, you... more

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.

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. 

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 regards to the rest of the "P" family. Dr. P