One side of my lip has swelled up larger than the other after juvederm should I be worried? (photo)

Thank you for your RealSelf question and for sharing your photos. The lips areextremely prone to both bruising and swelling so irregularity early on ispretty normal.  As a doctor I pay careful attention to the amount that isinjected on each side so that the lips are even. I tell my patients to expectedboth bruising and swelling to last a week. Sometimes an uneven look is becauseof a bruise on one side, and if it's deep, it might not be obvious that it is abruise. 

The lips are also an area where we can see some problems, however, so report anyunusual pain or bruising, especially when they occur together, to your doctor.Bruising in a net like pattern should be immediately reported.

Good luck! 

Dr. Holy

Wait 2 weeks if it is still swollen consider reversal or more filler to give the appropriate contour.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for sharing your concerns and posting your photo. Swelling may occur significantly for a few days after lip enhancement with dermal fillers. The more product injected, the greater amount of potential swelling. Continue using cold compresses for a couple of days. Some doctors and patients believe Arnica is beneficial for bruising and swelling. You will likely appear more symmetrical within a week.'Good luck,

Yes - this is lip swelling - keep icing for 48 hours after the injection.  Also take arnica Montana 30 x five pellets 3x per day for 5 days - see your doctor in 2 weeks - or sooner if you have persistent swelling and/or pain. 

Uneven swelling is common after lip injection. Mostly everyone has some uneven features to their lips. The doctor injecting your lips may try to correct for that difference.With more needle pokes, more filler volume, and more passes with a cannula, the lips has potential to swell more on that side. Please be patient and wait the whole 2 weeks for swelling to settle down. Your doctor can evaluate your lips at that point. I always like to start conservatively. It's much easier to add more than to remove excess filler. Safety comes first. 

It's normal to be worried because your seeing that you're not symmetric. But that swelling will improve with time. Give it about 2 weeks. The swelling should come down slowly. In the meanwhile, you may want to take arnica and bromelain supplements to help with swelling. Cool compresses may help. Let your injecting doctor know what has occurred. Best of luck. 

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph.  Sorry that you are having some concerns about your postprocedure appearance.  Please keep in mind that it will take 2 weeks to see your final result after lip augmentation with Juvederm.  Swelling and bruising after filler injection is normal, especially in the lips.  Icing can help for up to 48 hours postprocedure.  Arnica can also help to minimize postprocedure swelling and bruising.  Gentle massage may be beneficial.  In general, after lip augmentation with fillers, it will take 2 weeks to allow for normal postprocedure swelling and bruising to resolve and to see your final result.  Hope this helps and if you continue to have any concerns, please be sure to see your injector for an in-person reevaluation in order to best address your concerns and to determine the best course of action.  Best wishes!

Thank you for your inquiry, including the photo. Your concern is understandable. However, swelling and unevenness are common side effects after lip injections, especially within the first 24 to 48 hours, and they will subside. The lips take about 2 weeks to settle with the new product in them. If you're still concerned, consult your injector.
Knowing how to reduce bruising and swelling prior to your next injection may help avoid them altogether. You can minimize bruising by not consuming certain ingredients that cause bruising such as green tea, ginger, and over-the-counter supplements like Omega‑3 pills. It's great that you're icing. Elevated sleeping the first night is also recommended to reduce any swelling in the face and lips. A homeopathic remedy such as Arnica, which is available at most drug stores, can be taken in oral form prior to your appointment and can also be applied topically after.