Follow up 72 hours after Juvederm injection. (Photo)

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Thank you for your advice!I've been icing, using arnica in tablet and topical form along with benadryl.I went back to the doctor's office and nurse said to do the same thing. She assured me the swelling will go down.I now have some chapping and bruising.I do think my upper lip is going to look a little disproportionate to my lower lip in the end.I also have what looks like a Juvederm lump/deposit but I'm hopeful that will smooth out over time.I just wanted fuller lips nothing extreme. :-p

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for posting your follow up photo. Continue your current treatments. You should see a difference in 1-2 weeks. Repost at that time please.Good luck,

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your photo.  Sometimes there may be some contour irregularities after injection.  This can be due to the product placement, bruising, or other issues.  You are very early in your post procedure course.  In our office, we usually wait 10 to 14 days before seeing a patient back as we know there will be swelling.  Swelling can be present for a while, even longer if there was any bruising.  Often contour irregularities can be smoothed out.  Please let your well trained, experienced injector know about your concerns.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your updated picture and I am happy that your swelling has improved so quickly.  You still have some swelling as a result of your bruising but once your results mature at two weeks you should be able to get a touch-up to your lower lip to achieve a better lip balance.  Hopefully over this period of time your lump will also resolve.  Continue to keep your lips moistened to limit your chapping and post a follow up picture when you have completed your treatments.  Best wishes.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Lips swell after injections, some more than others. It can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. I suggest reversing the fillers on your upper lip if you are unhappy, but wait at least 2 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer

Ronald Moser, MD · Answer

My best advise to patients after lip augmentation, is that you  will LOVE the look best in  2 weeks. By then the swelling will subside and any unevenness can be gently massaged and mobilized.  If Juvederm "travels" in the mid -lip, it can be smoothed-- but is best done by the provider.  Cold compresses may be used immediately
after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. It will resolve regardless!

Follow up 72 hours after Juvederm injection. (Photo)

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