It's been a week since I received my juvederm. I am getting hyaluronidase injected to my upper lip tomorrow due to the fact that my upper is bigger than bottom. The middle portion of my top lip protrudes out too much & kind of has a hanging look effect. My doc said he would inject the serum into the center part of my lip where it protrudes to even everything out. What are the side effects after? Will I look lop sided? Is it painful? Will any swelling occur? Anything i should be concerned about?
2 photos
Answers (8)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
It is normal for there to be significant swelling and bruising after lip injections which can last up to 2 weeks. I would recommend waiting it out to see the full results at the 2 week mark( allowing the lips and filler to settle). However if you are concerned i would return back to your...
I agree, your lips are quite swollen at the time of your
photos,but it is typical tohave swelling for the first 2-3 days
following injection and especially in the first 24 hours.Even if ice does not seem to be helping, I
would recommend you continue icing for awhile longer.The pain at this point...
Dr Mark Samaha in Montreal is a colleague of mine and similar to me, is a member of the Canadian Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has an extreemly high rating on webmds.com as well.
