Three weeks ago, I got botox and juvederm fillers in order to fix a gummy smile. This was the first time I had done this and it helped fix the problem however, my smile was slightly uneven. She warned me this may happen because I bleed a lot so today when I returned for touch ups I decided to get greedy. Now I look crazy! She told me it's just because I'm bruised and swollen but it's been four hours now and no bruise has formed. Last time the bruise appeared within one hour. What do I do?
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June 27, 2016
Answer: Lip Swelling After Fillers Such as Juvederm or Restylane -- Reverse With Hyaluronidase
Thank you for your question. Fillers are a wonderful way to improve upon rhinoplasty results and perfect the outcome. Just remember you can have significant swelling after rhinoplasty, and may need to wait 6 to 8 months for the swelling to completely resolve. Small amounts of filler can resolve...
By injecting a small amount of Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau into this area, the muscles will relax, causing the hard, deeps lines to smooth and improving the lines and wrinkles. Neuromodulators take 2 to 4 weeks to start working and lasts for up to six months. I suggest getting a formal...
Thank you for your question and the photos. It is common to have bruising after injection. However, you can treat bruising with warm compresses and can continue to take Arnica. I recommend having consultation with an expert injector for evaluation and treatment. Best of Luck!
