Tingling and Itchiness in Lips Post Lip Fillers (Juvederm)?

I'm on day four of having my lips enhanced with juvederm and yesterday the became very tingley and itchy?? They are also quite hard. I have had this treatmant quite a few times in the past but never have had this problem before

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Tingling and itching after Juvederm in lips ?

Do you have any history of Herpes or cold sores? Even without a history, some people can develop a cold sore after injections in their lips. Best to follow up with your doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment

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Complications reported for HA fillers

The fact that you have had multiple treatments without complications in the past suggests that you may have developed a hypersensitivity reaction. Hyaluronic acid fillers are a natural product and for the most part are very safe. However, there have been case reports of complications. The most common side effects are usually localized and are transient, such as bruising, tenderness, discomfort, edema (including angioedema), and erythema. A few cases of hypersensitive skin reactions and... more