I've never had this happen before. I'm terrified. My lip feels like it wants to explode. It's sore to the touch. Would an emergency room carry the enzyme used to dissolve Juvederm ? Will it cause permanent damage?
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January 2, 2015
Answer: Throbbing and Heat Sensation after Juvederm
Swelling occurs commonly after Juvederm injections and can last up to 2 weeks. The bluish hue is probably due the Tyndall effect, which can happen if the Juvederm is injected too superficially. I would recommend following up with your doctor 2 weeks after the injection. If there is...
Swelling
in the lips after injection of filler is not uncommon. It usually lasts for a
couple of days and then starts to go down. Different filler products can cause different amounts of swelling based
on each filler’s own physical properties. Schedule a follow up appointment with your i...
If you had 2 attempts at the bump with hyaluronidase, it probably has some scar tissue associated with it so it needs to be excised. You can try one more hyaluronidase treatment but it probably won't work. The excision is a small procedure that you will heal very quickly from.