Follow-up question: After Volbella, my lips have turned brownish and purple. Should I be concerned and is there a way to fix it?

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I recently got lip injections of Volbella and my lips have turned brownish also purple (they are actually darker in real life than the picture!). This happened before but I thought it was because of a medicine that I was taking that I reacted poorly too. I am not sure why they became this color??? Should I be concerned and is there a way to fix it??? I hate how they look now! I wanted my lips to look bigger by the brown makes them blend with my skin making them look smaller!!! Please help!The first image is a before and after. My lips were very pink with hardly any dark or brown pigmentation. I spoke with my injector and she said possible post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, is there any way to correct this? Because the first time I got fillers it never actually completely went away, only faded (which is part of the reason that I wanted more).

Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACS · Answer

The good news is the filler can be absorbed. We do a lot of lip fillers  I have never seen this particular reaction but every person reacts to these products differently.   I would do a diet history and journal and assess all other medications/supplements as well. It is very unlikely this will be permanent.  I would see the surgeon who injected you and see what they can do for you. Sometimes anti-inflammatory medications can help this.Best,DrC

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling and bruising can last 1 to 2 weeks after lip filler injections. To diminish the bruising, I recommend using LightStim LED or, in more significant cases, a vascular laser or IPL treatment. Arnica with Bromelain (""Arnika Forte"") can also be taken to help speed up the healing. 
If you're unhappy with your results, you can also have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase and try a different filler and/or technique next time. If the bruising doesn't improve - or if you feel any pain - see your physician or an experienced cosmetic dermatologist for an evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

Bruising, swelling, sometimes discoloration, lumps, and bumps are normal side effects assuming proper injection. They should be gone in a matter of days. In general, if it continues to feel uncomfortable up to this time, consult your doctor to get a complete assessment or have the filler dissolved.

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Follow-up question: After Volbella, my lips have turned brownish and purple. Should I be concerned and is there a way to fix it?

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