Swollen lips after Radiesse, Perlane, and Botox injections

I had Radiesse, Perlane, and Botox injection three days ago. My lips are now swelling, and I've started taking steroid medication. Will it help me, and will the swelling eventually resolve?

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A: Swelling from injections can last several days

By David J. Levens, MD - Ft. Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon

At three days, you are just experiencing the early decrease from the peak of swelling(usually at 2 days) . Oral corticosteroids decrease inflammation and may help somewhat with the swelling, but are not used routinely for injections, whereas they are often used as a preventative... more

A: Bruising after Botox and fillers is not unusual

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

The face is prone to bruising and swelling. At three days, it is not unusual to experience swelling following botox and soft tissue filler injections. Obviously, your physician must have prescribed the “steroid” medication which will assist in reducing the swelling. I would continue to avoid any... more

A: Difficult to answer

By Sirish Maddali, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

It is common to have some swelling after Radiesse and Perlane injections. However, it is not really accepted treatment to use Radiesse in the lips. Most patients have noticed nodularity (lumps) after Radiesse is implanted in the lips. Hyaluronic acids like Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm are ok to use in the... more

A: Swelling lips usually resolves over time

By Stella Desyatnikova, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Delayed swelling 3 days later is a little unusual. Steroids usually help with swelling, and swelling usually resolves over time. Talk more to your doctor about your swelling to make sure you get good results, and you recover safely.

A: Swelling from lip fillers may stay for several days

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

The lips are a very sensitive area when fillers are performed. They may stay swollen for several days. Give it time and be patient. Steroids may help but I don't usually prescribe them.

A: Steroids can help but also have side effects

By Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD - Los Angeles Oculoplastic surgeon

Duke, I am hoping you did not have all these products in your lip. Generally it is my personal opinion that Radiesse and Perlane are not ideal products for the lip. Many would disagree with that assessment. For lips, I find that a product like Restylane is more forgiving. Now,... more

A: The swelling should resolve by 2 weeks

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

Assuming that the injectable used in the lips was perlane, most of the swelling should resolve at 1 week, and at 2 weeks, you should be able to see the final result. The steroid medication might help. Consider taking an antihistamine such as Zyrtec during the day and Benadryl before bedtime. Good luck.

A: It depends

By Mary Lupo, MD - New Orleans Dermatologist

Your message was not clear as to what was done where. Hopefully, the Radiesse was not put into your lips as that problem is very persistent. Perlane is a very aggressive HA for lips and always causes a lot of swelling. Restylane and Juvederm are much better options next time. Oral or intramuscular... more

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drbanda
95 posts
28 Jan 2009

Hopefully only Parlane and maybe Botox were injected into your lips and not the Radiesse. Traumatic swelling from lip filler injections tends to be most dramatic within the first 24 hrs and should subside over just a few days. Dramatic swelling may suggest a local allergic reaction. That too will subside but take slightly longer to resolve. The steroids will help hasten that. Infection is also a possibility. There are a few variables that are not obvious from your description. I'd suggest you see the injecting physician soon. If the injector was not a physician I'd suggest you consult with a physician instead of going back to a non physician practitioner.

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