I had 1 syringe of juvaderm fillers on my lips last night around 9pm & after a few hours the swelling was so intense. I woke up this morning even worse. I don’t feel pain but my lips look so swollen and I’m super scared that it’s not normal. Please help!!! This photo was taken this morning 12hrs after the fillers. This is also my very first time. Please help!
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August 9, 2018
Answer: Is this swelling normal a few hours after Juvederm Ultra Plus XC? (photo)
Sounds like there are some major concerns. It is unlikely you will be anaphylactic to the hyaluraonic acid filler; however there is still a possibility so I would get testing. A small amount can be placed (not on your face) and you can be observed and monitred for a reaction in the right setting...
Possibly-best to follow up with your injector to be sure. You may just have thick areas from bruising and/or swelling from the injection itself that has nothing to do with the filler OR you could have some larger filler deposits that would benefit from some massage. The sooner you touch base w...