Had 1.6mls on lips a week ago. Lips still sore and a bit hard and numbish. Wonder how long this will go on? Thought it would be all ok by now? Really happy with the look but maybe my teeny tiny lips couldn’t take 1.6mls. Wouldn’t really want it removed but can’t imagine having this feeling in my lips for a year.
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Yes, this is normal. Lips can take up to 2 weeks to settle. Give it time and reassess. Sometimes arnica can help - occasionally premedications BEFORE filling such as antihistamines or predinisione can reduce future swelling. Physicians often prescribe these pre-meds to reduce the chances of...
Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling after filler injections especially in the lips which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve and see your final results. You can help reduce some swelling by applying cold compresses to the treated area. It is also advisable to avoid any...
Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Thank you for posting your question. It is completely safe to get filler at the age of 26. It is very unlikely that you would experience any adverse events or side effects from injections. With that said, filler injections are an art and it is very important to do your research. Seeing a...