How long will swelling last around the mouth after injectable fillers?

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injectibles like restalyne or juvaderm around mouth.....and jawline for parenthesis around mouth and a little sagging in jawline how long will I have swelling after getting this around my mouth or jawline.....if I have parties coming up ...I don't want to risk being swollen

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

If the goal of your having the injections is to enlarge your lips, a few days to a week of swelling and bruising is expected if you are being injected with a cannula (a needle without  point). Cannulas are less likely to penetrate small blood vessels, so there is less risk of bruising and swelling than with injections with a needle. I highly recommend using a cannula. In addition, the results are smoother with cannulas.
If the injections are for reducing the wrinkles around the mouth, then 2-3 days is the usual time for swelling to subside, providing there is no bruising. These must be injected with a very small needle.Thank you for your question, and good  luck.

Joseph J. Castellano, MD · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your question. While everyone will have a slightly different experience, it is possible for some swelling and bruising to take up to two weeks to completely go away. For this reason, it’s best to schedule your appointment at least two weeks before a party or other big event to make sure you have enough time to heal before showing off your final results.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It can take 1-2 weeks for swelling to resolve. 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!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Bruising and swelling can last up to two weeks after injections.  Before your procedure you want to avoid aspirin, NSAIDS, and Vitamin E.  These can contribute to bruising.  Some patients find using the supplements Arnica and Bromelain helpful to minimize these side effects.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling can last 1-2 weeks after injections. Keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement. I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

How long will swelling last around the mouth after injectable fillers?

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