I still have some swelling especially in my upper lip and bruising but my lips are peeling excessively everyday. I've been using chap stick and Arnika cream. But decided to not use the cream now in case it's drying out. Is this normal?
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Answer: Peeling after Juvederm? Lip filler results
Hello and thank you for your question. The lips are very vascular with numerous vessels in all of us. Injectors are aware of the vascularity and inject accordingly. Most injections are in the vermillion border which lies just inside the mucosa of the lip. I also utilize ice in the injection...
.5 to 1 cc would be good for improving symmetry to your lips. I prefer to use a micro cannula to inject the lips to prevent bruising. Look for a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is an expert in fillers to discuss your desired results and concerns and go over the cost of your ...
Thank you for your question! The description of your lips is typical for someone three days post treatment. Bruising and swelling can take up to two weeks to resolve. Your lips will soften over this time period too. Gentle massage of the area may help. If after two weeks you still have conc...
