How long will swelling after Perlane last?

How long will the swelling last and is it possible that 1cc is too much for fold area? Also, should I request them to reduce the amount of filler?

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A: Swelling after injections

Ronald Shelton, MD

Swelling can last for a few days, but if the area is overcorrected than it will last for months. Some patients need more than one cc for each smile fold, but others may need less than one for both folds. Your anatomy and volume loss are different from the next patient’s, and yours is different now than... more

A: Swelling after Perlane

Cynthia Poulos, MD

I find that swelling can last a variable amount of time. However for the average patient I treat, the most significant amount of swelling goes away within 3 to 7 days. there are some who swell very little to others who swell quite a bit.  The nasolabial fold area doesn't swell as much as other areas in... more

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