Lip fillers/smoker lines. How bad should bruising be?

There can be some swelling and/or lumps after lip injections which can last 1 to 2 weeks. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 minutes at a time, in order to help decrease swelling and even out the lumps. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Best, Dr. Emer​​

Dear Seeshells,
Thank you for your question. It is difficult to make an accurate assessment and recommendations based on a description alone. It is not uncommon to experience swelling and bruising after lip filler injection, as the lips can be a sensitive area. I typically recommend my patients to ice the lips frequently the first two days after treatment, sleep with their head elevated the first night after the procedure, and to hydrate frequently. If your extent of bruising is worrisome and much more than expected from what was discussed with your provider, I recommend you contact your provider with possible re-evaluation so they can address your questions and concerns. 
Thuy-Van Tina Ho, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon

There is a concern after injections that filler may have blocked a blood vessel and can cause really serious damage. So do be sure to see your injector and/or send them photos right away. It's pretty easy to spot, but important to catch early.That having been said, the lips are full of blood vessels and very easy to bruise, making swelling and bruising very normal for post-injections for 1-3 days.

Thanks for your question.Bruising and swelling following the injection of fillers in the lips is common.  That being said, you mention some unusual treatment - i.e. injecting your lips as a consequence of injecting fine lines.  I would recommend following up with the nurse who injected the area or contacting a local expert injector - i.e. Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon - to review your results and provide you with advice.Thankfully filler does go away on its own and this is likely not permanent but certainly not a desirable outcome in the interim.  

It is hard to know without seeing a picture. You should see a complete reduction of bruising and swelling after the first two weeks. Usually after 24 hours, you can use warm compresses to help the bruising reabsorb more quickly.  Best of luck and don't get discouraged if you don't see the results you were expecting immediately.

Without a set of photographs or an in-person consultation, it is impossible to answer your questions. Good luck from New York City

Sounds very dramatic! Sounds like you got too much filler, and a bit to superficially.Good news is a lot of the fillers swelling goes down in the 1st week.Sucking on ice, sleeping up with pillows and gentle massage will help some.If in a few weeks you still hate it, your injector can put in a bit of hyaluronidase to disolve it.Best. Dr Brecht Seattle, Wa