Why didn't I experience any bruising or swelling with my lip fillers?

Question

Yesterday I just got a half syringe of lip filler in my bottom and top lip with restalyne, right after there was no swelling or bruising and even the next day, as in today, still no bruising or swelling, is that not normal? I feel no pain or soreness nothing!?

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  I must say that it is very very rare that one doesn't get swelling, but not getting bruising is even better.  I wonder if cannula technique was used for your lips and if so, this is likely the result of this injection technique.  You provider did an excellent job.  Nothing to worry about.  Hope you are happy with the volume you received from your treatment. Hope this helps, Best, Dr.Avaliani.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

We who inject strive to have such a fine touch! The keys to an outcome like this are experience, gentle technique, and patients who follow instructions before the injections to avoid aspirin and Advil. Congratulations!Dr. Aldo

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. As everyone responds differently to filler some are more prone to swelling and bruising. You have nothing to worry about as this has no bearing on your final result. You can also attribute your minimal downtime to a gentle injector. Best of Luck!

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

Count yourself lucky!  Everyone responds differently to filler. Some are more prone to swelling and bruising.  The fact you did not experience these side effects has no bearing on your final result.  You may also attribute your minimal downtime to a gentle injector.  Enjoy your results!

Gary Gesualdi, MD · Answer

Great question. Oftentimes my lip augmentations do not cause bruising and occassionally they do.  However, it there is no swelling wondering if you got enough filler to give you a lasting augmentation and fullness.  If happy with results great!  Now just wait to see how long results last. 
Good luck.
Gary Gesualdi, MD
Affordable Fillers of Chattanooga, TN

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