I am 43 years old, and recently had juvederm injected into my nasolabial folds. Friday (3 days ago). The immediate result was beautiful. The following day, I seemed to have slightly swollen or puffy areas near the corners of my mouth. Not terrible, but almost looking a bit like a chipmunk. Just wondering if this is common, and if it decreases? I seem to look a "bit" better today than yesterday, but still seems "puffy"??
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Swelling after juvederm in the lips is very common. The product takes 1-2 weeks to settle and for swelling and bruising to subside before seeing the final results. I would recommend that you book a follow up in 2 weeks for an assessment.
Fillers have not been tested in pregnant patients, so there is no concrete evidence. However, it's virtually impossible for normal facial filler injections to have any effect on your baby, especially during the first trimester. I would not worry about this and follow up with...
Thank you for your question. It is common to have swelling and bruising after lip augmentation, which can take up 2 weeks to resolve. You can ice your lips to help resolve swelling and take Arnica to help resolve bruising faster. If you are unhappy with your final results you can have the filler...
