Will the center of my top lip swelling go down? Or was too much injected there? (Photo)

Question

This is my second day after juvederm injections. After three hours of injections I noticed a lot in the center of my top lip which hangs over my bottom lip. I woke up this morning with the same thing. Top lip is uneven. And I am so upset over these fake results. Is this the healing process? Or will this unevenness/ duck appearance be here to stay even after swilling goes down?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling takes a few weeks to go down, if you are unhappy after this time then reverse with hyaluronidase.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Swelling after fillers in the lips can be quite dramatic, especially the first few days.  The presence of bruising can accentuate this swelling.  It is extremely important to apply cold compresses for the first 24-48 hours after and to plan for the potential of social downtime.  Give your lips time to reduce; thankfully, if the lips are still over-filled after 10-14 days, they can be reduced with hyaluronidase.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs.  Your swelling is not uncommon after a fair amount of filler placement into the lips due not only to the material itself, but also due to the thin skin of the lips which is prone to swelling.  I would recommend cold compresses to your lips today and tomorrow and you should see steady improvement in appearance. If after two weeks your results are not acceptable to you, your injector can dissolve the product to return your pre-juvederm appearance.

Asif Pirani, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

It takes 2 weeks to see how your injection results will turn out.  Be patient.  When in doubt, speak with your treating physician.The foregoing information provided is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only.You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

Although I will always say wait the 10 days before the final result is seen, it doesn't look like this result will be natural in that time period. Too much was placed in the upper lip, particularly in the central portion. It ruined the normal tubercle that is normally present in the central portion. Get it removed and go to someone else.

Will the center of my top lip swelling go down? Or was too much injected there? (Photo)

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