Needed a touch-up on my lips. Away from home, went to different doc. She used less than 1/2 a syringe, mostly in top lip & a spot on my bottom lip on one side. She said the previous resty had dissipated unevenly. There's now a big lump, a black bruise & fat lip there. I went back today, she saw the problem & massaged. Now bottom lip looks fatter, blacker & lump still there. Should I fly back to get this dissolved if it isn't better in a week? Have to be on TV in 10 days! I want my trusted doc!
UPDATE: A month ago I had Resty in my lips w/the above results. Luckily my TV appearance was delayed for other reasons (thank god), so I didn't dissolve. But it's been over a month & my top lip remains uneven & thick, not me. My regular doc always enhanced my natural shape but he's out for a month:( I have pictures for an appearance in 3 weeks & I'm not sure what to do. I don't look ridiculous but TV is unforgiving. I fear a tiny amt. of dissolver could make things worse. Advice from LA docs? Thanks!
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July 17, 2011
Answer: Uneven Restylane in Lips 10 Days Before Upcoming TV Appearance
Restylane or Juvederm, when properly injected into lips, can be used to replace lost volume, define the vermilion borders and create a more youthful curl, elevate and lift the corners of the mouth, and correct vertical wrinkle lines. They can restore the natural contour of the upper and lower...
Generally, results last about 6 months but this really depends on the patient and amount administered. If you don't like your results, you can wait it out or talk to your injector about correcting the issue. Hyaluronidase can also be injected to dissolve the product.
I have one of the largest practices of filling in the lower eyelid hollows in the country. I have treated thousands of individuals for their lower eyelid hollows with Restylane. None of them has experienced burning and swelling of the eyes. It is impossible to know what your...