I had restylane injected into my upper and lower lips 7 days ago. Tonight I feel to small lumps on the inside of my upper lip at the same points that my cupids bow is in the outside. Also, when I run my tongue over the area, I experience a bad taste and my tongue feels numb.
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October 16, 2016
Answer: Can restylane leak from lips and make my tongue numb?
It could still be swelling. I recommend speaking to your Dr. and if you're unhappy with your results you can decide to have it dissolved and try a different technique next time. Injecting with cannulas help give a better result and prevent issues. hyaluronidase can be used to reverse the filler...
One syringe of filler is usually enough to give a nice lip augmentation. Patients who prefer a larger lip I usually recommend Juvederm instead of Restylane. Please consult an expert in lip injections for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green
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