Is it normal to have pain in lips and a feel of burning after Restylane hyaluronic acid filler?

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Is it normal to have pain in lips and a feel of burning after Restylane filler. I had 0.7ml divided between two lips this afternoon. They have swelled which I expected but the pain is really bad. Is this normal? If so how long will it last? I have been icing intermittently and taken paracetamol. What else can I do?

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

this is absolutelly normal and will dissipate in a day or so. use ice compresses and take some Alleve. the swelling will go down and leave the lips the way you want

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Having some swelling and discomfort is normal and can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. However, it is not normal to be experiencing a lot of pain and this needs to be evaluated. I recommend having a follow up immediately with your injector for an evaluation. Best of Luck!

T.G. Khan, DO, FACS · Answer

Call your doctor ASAP. Discomfort is normal, but if you are having a lot of pain this should be assessed clinically by your Dr.  It probably is just swelling but in some patients there can be vascular compromise which is an urgent condition.

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