Lips unusually swollen after Juvederm injections. Is this normal? (Photo)

Thanks for your question and post. Often times, swelling can persist for up  to one week. It is not uncommon to have differing amounts of swelling with each treatment. It is unlikely related to any drinking or cats this early in the recovery process. If it was only 1 or 2 syringes of product, you will only notice a subtle change once all of the swelling has improved.I hope this helps.- Dr. Bryson Richards

I agree, your lips are quite swollen at the time of your
photos,but it is typical tohave swelling for the first 2-3 days
following injection and especially in the first 24 hours.Even if ice does not seem to be helping, I
would recommend you continue icing for awhile longer.The pain at this point is not surprising, although more
people complain of numbness since most Juvederm products now contain some
lidocaine to reduce the pain of the injection and soreness immediately
following the procedure.Itching is an uncommon reaction and makes me wonder if you
are possibly developing an allergic reaction to the Juvederm or something in
it. (Preservatives, buffer, or the lidocaine.) Allergic reactions were much more common with the old collagen product,
but still rarely happen now with Juvederm.You might want to take a Benedryl or Claritin since these would reduce
the itchiness and swelling if it truly is an allergic reaction.Also, before your next injection, consider
talking to your surgeon about a test dose first so you don’t end up with even
worse swelling/itching.(At the very
least, you need to mention this occurrence to them.)The exposure to cats or alcohol consumption really would not
have any influence on your reaction.

Swelling can last between 1-2 weeks after injections. I would recommend waiting two weeks, if you are still unhappy with the results then contact your doctor/injector.  Good luck

Swelling is normal for a few weeks after fillers.  I suggest speaking to your physician if you are worried.  Excessive swelling, pain or color change should indicate an immediate need to be seen in the office or the emergency room.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Dear Josephine777,It depends on how much you drank, also if you are allergic to catsThe fact that is is improving (no more pain or itchiness) is a good signPlease be patient, the swelling will go down and the lips will improveBest,Nima Shemirani

Swelling can occur and although not experienced with your previous injections, it is likely to regress over 1 week. Take some natural anti inflammatories like bromelain, which is derived from pineapples. benadryl can also help. If you have continued concerns, contact the physician who did the procedure. Certainly contact him/her if the swelling worsens or if there is redness or fevers ... I always recommend a product called Swell-X that can be taken for several days before and several days after fillers and cosmetic procedures.