Do cold compresses help reduce swelling? How long and how often? I had Juvederm yesterday and my upper lip and the left side of my face are swollen. I was planning to return to work tomorrow. How can I reduce the swelling?
December 27, 2016
Answer: Swelling Hello, Thank you for your question. Icing on and off for 15 min can help the swelling reduce. You should also avoid salt, alcohol, and exercise for a day or two, as they can make the swelling worse. Good luck!
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December 27, 2016
Answer: Swelling Hello, Thank you for your question. Icing on and off for 15 min can help the swelling reduce. You should also avoid salt, alcohol, and exercise for a day or two, as they can make the swelling worse. Good luck!
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Swelling after Juvederm in the lips Thank you for your question. It is very common for the lips to look over corrected or fake the next day. I often tell my patients that this is the "oh my gosh" day. This is due to all the swelling that ensues. It may last a few days with every day showing a decrease in swelling. The more you ice the first day or two, the less swelling you will have. I would ice every hour for 5-10 min while you are awake. I would wait a few days to a week and then return to your injector if you still have concerns after that. If you like the look of the lips at some point during the swelling reduction, then take a picture. This way you know what volume you like in the lips for the future.
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December 5, 2015
Answer: Swelling after Juvederm in the lips Thank you for your question. It is very common for the lips to look over corrected or fake the next day. I often tell my patients that this is the "oh my gosh" day. This is due to all the swelling that ensues. It may last a few days with every day showing a decrease in swelling. The more you ice the first day or two, the less swelling you will have. I would ice every hour for 5-10 min while you are awake. I would wait a few days to a week and then return to your injector if you still have concerns after that. If you like the look of the lips at some point during the swelling reduction, then take a picture. This way you know what volume you like in the lips for the future.
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