I had 1 syringe of juvederm injected into my lips last night. After about an hour, a mini white patch appeared on the upper right hand corner of my lip near the border. This went down subsequently and I got bruising inside my lip. I was unsure whether what I was seeing was normal so I called my injector but was unable to get a consultation with her as she is out of town. I went to a&e to get it checked out. They told me it was likely a normal bruising pattern but said they had little experience.
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May 29, 2016
Answer: Lip Swelling After Fillers Such as Juvederm or Restylane -- Reverse With Hyaluronidase
I would consider having a small amount of filler in your lips since this is the first time that you will have had your lips injected. If you like the results you can always add more. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green
Thank you for your question. If you have concerns that you may have a complication, contact your injecting physician immediately. In contrast to the information provided by another physician, the lidocaine contained within Juvederm does not contain epinephrine (adrenaline) and therefore is n...
You do have a great deal of swelling and I would definitely return to your treating physician for examination. You may need steroids to decrease the inflammation and perhaps Vitrase if the swelling doesn't go down. Best, Dr. Green