4 days after lip fillers, top lip is too big, can I partially dissolve instead of dissolving all of it?

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I got my lips filled with restylane 4 days ago. It is my second time getting lip fillers. Last time my doctor made them perfect they were so natural no one could even notice a difference. This time he added too much in my top lip. Is there anyway I can partially dissolve the top lip filler so theres still a small amount of filler in the top lip

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. You have swelling, which can be asymmetrical, and last 1-2 weeks after lip injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

It is potentially possible to inject small amounts of hyaluronidase to partially dissolve filler.  It can be tricky.  I would definitely wait 2 whole weeks prior to considering it however, because the lips tend to hold on to swelling for a while.  And if you are thinking that you didn't have much swelling last time you got injected, remember that every time is different in terms of swelling.  Make sure you avoid salty foods to minimize swelling over the next few days while you let things settle.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Swelling can be typical. Icing and cold compresses may give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
I hope this helps!

Ariel Ostad, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is important to wait up to two weeks for your full results to set in. 4 days post injection, you will still be experiencing the majority of your swelling. If after the two week period you are still unhappy with your results, you may have your filler dissolved using hyaluronidase. Best of luck!

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It may be a little too soon to judge your results. Give the lips 1-2 weeks to settle down. You may still be seeing some swelling from the injections. If at 2 weeks you remain unhappy with the result, you could have the filler reversed using hyaluronidase.

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