12 hours after having one syringe of Juvéderm ultra injected I have MAJOR upper lip swelling. Are what you're seeing in these photos normal? Will icing actually help the swelling go away? They looked great before bed and to day are MUCH worse. My lips usually swell a bit in the morning anyway but I just don't know if this much after injection is normal.
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Unfortunately, a profile view is lacking among the photos provided. However, the right face, three-quarter view suggests that there may be insufficient projection of the chin. Should this truly be the case, it is likely that improvement in the lower jaw/perioral region can be achieved by...
It appears that you have some swelling from the lip injections and it will take another week or more to resolve. The shape looks nice and I would wait at least another week before returning to your treating physician for examination. Best, Dr. Green
There is often a great deal of swelling, especially for Juvederm in the lips. I would wait week and if you feel that you need more product then return to your treating physician for examination. Best, Dr. Green
