Severe upper lip bruising after lip filler. Is this a normal outcome? (Photo)

Question

I had 1ml of Juvederm Volift in my lips two days ago. I have had fillers in the past and experienced bruising and swelling in the lips so it was to be expected. However, I’ve never had such deep bruising above my lips, in between my nose and upper lip. Is this a normal outcome?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Bruising is common after lip injections and can persist up to two weeks.  It is good to avoid any aspirin, NSAIDS, Vitamin E supplements or other medications that can thin the blood prior to injection.  Some patients find the use of Arnica after injections is useful in helping to heal bruising.

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

The lips are a very vascular area and are therefore prone to bruising and swelling. What you describe is significant but not worrisome. Some ice packs and patience will allow your lip swelling to settle in the next few days. Hope that helps. Regards, Adam Goodwin.

Usman Qureshi, MD · Answer

The amount of bruising after lip filler is variable. It occurs if blood vessels are traumatised by the needle but also from massaging the lips to flatten or even out the filler. If the area becomes raised, with white marks and is very painful, then it needs immediate attention as the blood flow in an artery might be compromised.

Andy Shieh, DMD · Answer

Flat bruising around your lips, nose, and chin that resolves in 2-3 weeks are considered normal after a lip injection augmentation procedure. Injection techniques and injectors knowing their lip vascular anatomy is pertinent and vital to limit post-op bruising. If bruising is extremely dark and black accompanied with an extreme swelling that resembles a bump or a bubble with sharp pain just in one area, then that is not normal. You must contact your injector or go to your nearest Emergency Dept immediately.

Severe upper lip bruising after lip filler. Is this a normal outcome? (Photo)

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