I had my lips injected today with Juvederm and am wondering if appearance is due to swelling?

Your question has probably been answered by now as you can usually tell within 24 hours after Juvederm injections whether there is too much (as long as there has not been excessive bleeding or hematoma formation). If there is too much or if it is asymmetric, it can be dissolved with Widase or Vitrase. Just avoid permanent fillers in your lips. Be well.

Dr. P

There is swelling after Juvederm injection, which typically lasts about 72 hours.  It is also possible to have swelling on one side worse than the other which resolves within the first week.  Within 8 hours after the injection you will not have a good idea of what it will look like.  It takes more time.

Thank you for your question. When dermal filler is injected into the delicate tissue of the lips, swelling is almost inevitable. This side effect can certainly detract from the final result you will eventually enjoy after your treatment. The good news is swelling usually only lasts a few days, although some patients have some residual swelling for up to a week. Cold compresses can help to relieve the swelling. If you are not completely satisfied with your results two weeks after your procedure, that would be the time to contact your injector to schedule a follow-up. At that point, your injector can either add some more filler or use an enzyme to dissolve part of your filler to enhance your results. Always work with a very experienced, board-certified injector to ensure the best possible outcome.

Swelling and bruising from
fillers typically lasts up to two weeks. Be sure to avoid high sodium foods.

Because
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid, it typically causes swelling. Swelling should go
down in about a week. If you still find you lips to be asymmetrical after that
time, I recommend going back to your provider to ensure there are no
complications. In the meantime, you can use a cold compress.

Hi thank you for your question! To some degree most patients will swell after the Juvederm injection treatment. Just the trauma of canula or needle in a vascular muscular location will cause the swelling effect.  Bruising is also not an uncommon result. In some patients with severe swelling, IM or oral steroid also helps.  But most importantly, it’s time and individual variances that affect the length of swelling. Remember, it might take up to two weeks for it to fully resolve. 

It takes at least a week, and more likely two for the results of injections to settle and one can not truly assess the results as far as the contour and symmetry before this time period. It is not very uncommon for the early swelling following injection or surgery to be asymmetric and more pronounced on one side as it takes more trauma to only one blood vessel to account for bruising and swelling on one side.

Thank you for your question! 8 hours after injections you will not have a good picture of evenness. This is due to swelling and bruising which can cause the lips to appear uneven and larger than desired. The swelling is usually it's worst for the first 1-3 days. You can ice the areas and take or apply Arnica as well to help the swelling go down quicker.

Hello,  The mouth area is a tender area and, unfortunately, swelling is almost always an issue with dermal filler products.  It's not unusual to experience swelling for up to one week, and if there is bruising on board, swelling may persist longer.  Because swelling changes, it's not unusual to experience asymmetry.  The challenge is to not attempt to "fix" any concerns until the issue of swelling has been resolved or it has been determined that there is absolutely an issue with the product.  Besides time, using a gentle touch, gentle icing, Ibuprofen, and an antihistamine (Benadryl) are all helpful in reducing swelling.  Be certain to review your concerns with your injector.

It is perfectly normal to have some swelling after having your lips injected with Juvederm.  It is also not unusual to have the swelling appear uneven. Since the injection site involves using needles to introduce the product (Juvederm), there is going to be some element of swelling and bruising with every type of injection. Usually day two shows the most significant swelling. This should improve over the next 3-5 days. At our clinic, we suggest that aspirin, alcohol and/or supplements such as fish oil,  vitamin E, and garlic be limited/discontinued a week or two if possible to minimize the risk of extra bleeding/bruising. We also have our patients begin icing the area of injection immediately after and continuing as needed for 24-48 hours of treatment.  The swelling/bruising/tenderness will usually be completely gone by day 7, and at that point we can assess our final result. Most patients actually enjoy that added fullness in the lips from the tissue swelling, and they may desire additional product to reach their goals. 

Hi there thank you for your query!
There is a good chance that lumps/asymmetry may be due to some post injection swelling / bruising. Wait 7-10 days for this to settle down. If in the off chance this remains, I recommend contacting the practitioner who carried out the procedure for further advice. 
Hope this helps!
Dr Rupert