Juvederm Ultra XC lip injections. My lips have swollen up. What should I do? (Photo)

Swelling is common after lip injections and can last up to two weeks.  I would recommend applying ice intermittently and sleeping with your head raised to minimize swelling.  If it doesn't improve over the next few days, contact your injector for an evaluation.

You can try ice or apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 mins a time, to help reduce swelling. It will resolve in 1-2 weeks. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Arnika, vitamin C pills, and PDT therapy also help.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hi Mia,Thank you for your question.Swelling after lip filler is very common. The lips are highly vascular and tend to swell and bruise more often than other areas. The degree of swelling varies depends on several factors, such as how much product is used and whether or not there is bruising. Your lips do seem more swollen than usual but fortunately most of the swelling should resolve within 2 weeks. Ice will help in the meantime.Hope this helps!