Swelling after restalyne silk or from being head butted?

Greetings Margaret. Unfortunately, when you have kids this will happen. The swelling will go down, but I think a call to your injector might be appropriate if the swelling isn't getting better by the next morning. 

Best wishes and good luck, 



Dr. ALDO

Hard to say if the swelling is from the injection and or the head butt. Some swelling is expected with lip injections. The swelling will eventually subside, I would continue to ice and keep head elevated. If you have further complications a visit to your physician might be best. 

I appreciate your question.Not possible to say if you are swollen from the Restylane Silk injections or from the trauma.   If the swelling continues after a few more days, I would recommend that you follow up with your Injecting MD.  In the meantime, continue to ice and sleep with your head elevated.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

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Lip swelling after Silk is injected into the lips is common.  Lips also swell after trauma.  I would this a few more days and then visit with your physician if you are concerned with the results.

Silk causes swelling that can last up to 2 weeks. I suggest you see an expert if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer.

It would be difficult to say at this point, because both of these scenarios cause swelling.  If the swelling continues for a few more days, see your Doctor.  At that point it probably will not be the Restylane Silk.  I wish you the best.

It is impossible to say if you are swollen from the injections or from the trauma.  At this point continue to ice and sleep with your head elevated and the swelling will resolve.  Best, Dr. Green

Hello, and thanks for your question. Filler-related swelling can last for up to 2 weeks, so it's hard to say, but both may be contributing to what you see now. Ice and head elevation while sleeping can be helpful.Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

Hard to say what the swelling is from. Silk can have swelling which lasts for 2-3 days. Treat with ice for the trauma and sleep on 3 pillows to help with the swelling. Some, rarely, I give steroids for the swelling.

Lip fillers tend to cause a lot of swelling. Best to give it a week or so to settle down. Best of luck.