First time lip injections my upper lip but it's been 2 days. Uneven swollen lips. Hate my lips. What should I do? (Photo)

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I had my upper lip injected 2 days ago ! Now I don't like my lips ! It's uneven one side is bigger than other and not smooth its lumpy

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

While lip injectables provide the quickest recovery time, patients are very likely to experience swelling and bruising for several days. I suggest you be as diligent with your recovery steps as possible by following your surgeon's wishes for rest and pain medication. Be sure to schedule a follow-up appointment with your surgeon so that he/she can monitor your progress as he/she is most familiar with your latest health profile and nonsurgical experience.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would wait until all the swelling goes down and then return to your injector for follow-up.  Swelling usually starts to subside by the second day, but may take several days to fully resolve.  Any minor lumps may also resolve on their own.

Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC · Answer

I always tell my patients to not love their filler
injections for 2 weeks. Swelling is very common and sometimes immediate. It can
last 3-7 days and a good idea is to use cold compresses. Cold compresses may be
used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This may be
applied for 3 minutes, 3 times per day, for up to 3 days. This is best done
with a bag of peas in a zip lock bag. Only apply light pressure to the area but
gentle massage might be necessary if the bump is from the filler material
itself. Get Arnica gel if you can find some and apply a few times a day as well
to help treat any swelling. Avoid any blood thinners. Bruising can also last
1-2 weeks. I don't recommend hyaluronidase this early and wait a few weeks
until the swelling has resolved. If it is persistent or you are worried, set up
a follow up appointment with your dermatologist.

Kiran Polavarapu, MD · Answer

It is common to have swelling after filler injections that can last a couple of weeks. If you are concerned, talk to your injector.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

The upper lip was over correctted. It should be smaller than the lower. I don't think even after swelling is gone that it will be like that. It's still early and numbs can take up to a week to subside. My guess is that you'd be happier dissolving the filler. Wait a week to see though.

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First time lip injections my upper lip but it's been 2 days. Uneven swollen lips. Hate my lips. What should I do? (Photo)

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