I am booked to get Juvederm filler in my lips. My doctor says she will use a topical freezing then use juvederm with lidocaine in it. She says that I will see the results of the filler instantly so can adjust as needed. Will my lips look red and swollen after the procedure? If so, for how long? Can I go to work that day or will people wonder what happened to me?
Answer: Swelling after Juvederm in the lips Different providers inject lips differently, and the different techniques can affect the swelling. You might swell much more than the average patient, and that can be unique to you, or it might be unique to this one treatment and then when you have it done again, you might react differently. I do see women who notice more bruising and pain related to their menstrual cycle when they undergo fillers. Most patients would rather have their lips injected at the end of their day rather than risk going bruised or swollen to the office. Some rare patients have an exagerated swelling that is very large and lasts a few days, but this is very uncommon. Most swell a little through the day, and use ice on and off, immediately after the injections and through the day can help. Avoid blood thinners before the procedure, such as aspirin (if possible) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Alleve, etc. Some avoid fish oils and vitamin E and Garlic, Ginko and Ginseng which all might cause more bruising, and some take Arnica and or Bromelain herbal remedies to minimize the swelling, and may even take it starting a day before the procedure. There is very sparse medical literature on the effectiveness of these items but many people take it.
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Answer: Swelling after Juvederm in the lips Different providers inject lips differently, and the different techniques can affect the swelling. You might swell much more than the average patient, and that can be unique to you, or it might be unique to this one treatment and then when you have it done again, you might react differently. I do see women who notice more bruising and pain related to their menstrual cycle when they undergo fillers. Most patients would rather have their lips injected at the end of their day rather than risk going bruised or swollen to the office. Some rare patients have an exagerated swelling that is very large and lasts a few days, but this is very uncommon. Most swell a little through the day, and use ice on and off, immediately after the injections and through the day can help. Avoid blood thinners before the procedure, such as aspirin (if possible) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Alleve, etc. Some avoid fish oils and vitamin E and Garlic, Ginko and Ginseng which all might cause more bruising, and some take Arnica and or Bromelain herbal remedies to minimize the swelling, and may even take it starting a day before the procedure. There is very sparse medical literature on the effectiveness of these items but many people take it.
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Answer: Juvederm lips Juvederm can cause swelling in the lips after injection. I recommend a Medrol dose pack, ice, and elevation to help with swelling.
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Answer: Juvederm lips Juvederm can cause swelling in the lips after injection. I recommend a Medrol dose pack, ice, and elevation to help with swelling.
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October 11, 2016
Answer: Juvederm lip swelling. Thank you for your question. It is very common for the lips to look
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October 11, 2016
Answer: Juvederm lip swelling. Thank you for your question. It is very common for the lips to look
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November 14, 2015
Answer: What to expect Typically puffiness and bruising resolves in 7-10 days but varies from patient to patient. Arnica gel will assist in the healing process. Each patient heals differently,and for that reason it is a personal preference if you would be able to go back to work the same day.
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November 14, 2015
Answer: What to expect Typically puffiness and bruising resolves in 7-10 days but varies from patient to patient. Arnica gel will assist in the healing process. Each patient heals differently,and for that reason it is a personal preference if you would be able to go back to work the same day.
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November 4, 2016
Answer: Lip Fillers and what to expect. Firstly, every patient is unique, and every session is unique. The swelling after fillers to the lips is really instantaneous, and is usually maximal in the hours after having the procedure. If you ice the area immediately after a session, and ice on and off at home this will definitely help to reduce and minimize swelling. The swelling typically goes down significantly within 2-3 days. A good tip is to avoid lip gloss in the days following a filler session for the lips, using lip gloss tends to accentuate the lips and gives the illusion of them being larger. Use a matte lip stick, or lip balm for the next 2 days.
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November 4, 2016
Answer: Lip Fillers and what to expect. Firstly, every patient is unique, and every session is unique. The swelling after fillers to the lips is really instantaneous, and is usually maximal in the hours after having the procedure. If you ice the area immediately after a session, and ice on and off at home this will definitely help to reduce and minimize swelling. The swelling typically goes down significantly within 2-3 days. A good tip is to avoid lip gloss in the days following a filler session for the lips, using lip gloss tends to accentuate the lips and gives the illusion of them being larger. Use a matte lip stick, or lip balm for the next 2 days.
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May 19, 2015
Answer: Swelling Following Juvederm Injection It’s not unusual for patients to experience swelling
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May 19, 2015
Answer: Swelling Following Juvederm Injection It’s not unusual for patients to experience swelling
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