Both of my lips top and bottom shake during certain positions 5 days after juvederm lip injections. I have slight bruising with a injection site mark. They twitch or spasm when I do certain lip positions like curling them under or curling them up. Smiling both sides of mouth also have slight twitches. At rest no twitching. Is this due to a damage nerve or damaged nerve endings ?
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September 16, 2016
Answer: Lips twitching after fillers
Kyle Coleman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Fillers for the nose are a very complicated process and special care must be used not to put in too much filler or in the wrong anatomic location. Three months sounds about right for the proper amount of filler. Best, Dr. Green
Thanks for your question and your provider is correct. Fordyce Spots are on everyone’s lips and on occasion, with fillers, they can become more pronounced. Lip moisturizers can minimize their appearance and they will revert to their previous “look” once the filler takes form over time and whe...
Dear anon,
Thank you for your question. I would recommend using Juvederm Ultra or Volbella for your lips. Voluma is an amazing product but it is intended for injection into the cheek for lifting.
Best,
Dr. Morgan
