Juvederm in lips. Bad filler and too much in borders or swelling? Will it go down less than looked immediately after? (photos)

Thank you for your photos. I think your upper lip is slightly overfilled and lower is under filed but due to swelling it is very difficult and almost impossible to know for sure. When the swelling goes down in 5-7 days , please repost your photos to have a  clear picture of the final look and proportions.

Yes, this is most likely swelling, which will resolve in 1-2 weeks. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry that your current results are causing you concern. Though we are not aware of the injection pattern used, swelling after filler placement into the lips is common due to the thin nature of the tissues.  This swelling, and your results, will steadily improve over the next 10-14 days.  It often takes up to 2 weeks for fillers to soften and the tissues to appear more natural.  In the meantime try reducing the swelling by using cold compresses to your lips and elevating your head at night with a couple of extra pillows behind your back.  You may want to also consider using Arnica Montana and bromelain as supplements.  Hang in there!

Thank you for your question. At one day post procedure there is still swelling present in your lips. It takes up to 2 weeks for swelling to resolve and to see your final results. You can ice the treated area to help resolve some swelling. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have the filler dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. Best of Luck!

Thanks for your question and thanks for your photos as well.  As has been noted by the others, what seems to be going on at this point is normal swelling – which can last 1-2 weeks in most people who have their lips injected with HA fillers.  Most of the time you will be happy with the results if this has been done by a skilled injector.  If this is not the case, then one can have hyaluronidase injected into the areas to dissolve the product.  Make sure you are seeing an expert injector and you should be fine

Based on your photos and when you had the injections done I would be willing to bet it is merely swelling you are noticing and not an issue with the injections themselves. Lips usually get quite swollen following lip injections and can make the lips look strange, so I understand your concern. Unfortunately there is no way to know for sure until you have given your lips time to heal and the swelling to subside. Once the swelling has subsided, after about 7-10 days, you will have a complete and clear picture of how they look. If at this point you are still concerned about the borders, it is possible to improve them with hyaluronidase, the enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid (what you were injected with). I would recommend waiting the 7-10 days and at that point if you are still unhappy, return to your injector and express your concerns - there are things that can be done.

Thank you for your photo's .  Your lips look great, and yes, swelling is present and will be for several days.  Wait until days 7-10 to see the final result.   

There is swelling after most lip injections. This subsides in about 7 days. It is still too early to decide but I see you concerns. Hopefully this all settles down and you are happy. I see the upper lip and philtrum over injected. If it doesn't look good after the swelling goes down, discuss with your physician and consider hyaluronidase.

Unfortunately filler placed in the lips tends to swell quite a bit, especially in the first 24-48 hours. Ice is the best thing you can do at this point. It can take up to two weeks for the swelling to resolve completely, so wait until then before making your final judgement. Juvederm can always be dissolved if you still hate it.