I've had 1 syringe of Juvederm Ultra for both my lips and nasolabial folds about 36 hrs ago. Some bruising of the lips is present (which is not a major concern). However, swelling of the cheek has started about 24 hrs post injection. There is also tooth/ sinus type of pain on one side that needed more filler. I know that my sinuses lay low and that two tips of the tooth roots are in the sinus on the spoljne side. Any advice before I see my doctor?
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Usually, I recommend waiting for two weeks or so before administering hyaluronidase, as this allows for enough time to pass for the swelling to go away. The swelling may be hiding your results, and if you have the hyaluronidase now it may "over correct".
It is normal for there to be significant swelling and bruising after lip injections which can last up to 2 weeks. I would recommend waiting it out to see the full results at the 2 week mark( allowing the lips and filler to settle). However if you are concerned i would return back to your...
I agree, your lips are quite swollen at the time of your
photos,but it is typical tohave swelling for the first 2-3 days
following injection and especially in the first 24 hours.Even if ice does not seem to be helping, I
would recommend you continue icing for awhile longer.The pain at this point...
