Is this normal? Why is the skin above my lips swollen. It makes me look like Bart simpson.
Answer: Swollen Lips Thank you for your question. For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. This minimizes the risk of temporary bruising, redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites. Swelling of the area is a temporary side effect that generally resolves within one-two weeks. An ice pack can be applied gently to the site if you experience swelling. I suggest scheduling a follow up appointment with your board certfied plastic surgeon two weeks following treatment. Good luck!
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Answer: Swollen Lips Thank you for your question. For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. This minimizes the risk of temporary bruising, redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites. Swelling of the area is a temporary side effect that generally resolves within one-two weeks. An ice pack can be applied gently to the site if you experience swelling. I suggest scheduling a follow up appointment with your board certfied plastic surgeon two weeks following treatment. Good luck!
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December 5, 2016
Answer: Lip injections You did not mention how long ago your injections were performed. Lip injections often have swelling associated with them that can last up to two weeks. If your treatment has been in that time frame, then the swelling is normal and should resolve. If it has been more than two weeks since treatment I would recommend you return to your injector for a consultation. Hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve the filller if you choose.
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December 5, 2016
Answer: Lip injections You did not mention how long ago your injections were performed. Lip injections often have swelling associated with them that can last up to two weeks. If your treatment has been in that time frame, then the swelling is normal and should resolve. If it has been more than two weeks since treatment I would recommend you return to your injector for a consultation. Hyaluronidase can be used to dissolve the filller if you choose.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Area swollen above lip after JVD. Is this normal? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Unfortunately you did not mention where you had the JVD placed so it is difficult to offer definite recommendations. In the majority of lip augmentations the JVD is placed into the red of the lip and associated tissue swelling will cause the skin just above the lip to become swollen. This dissipates over the first 2 weeks after treatment. If the JVD was placed into the upper lip skin to improve vertical wrinkles this may leave you with a too full look which can be corrected with placement of hyaluronidase. Allow your results to mature for 2-3 weeks and then reassess. Hope this helps.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Area swollen above lip after JVD. Is this normal? Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. Unfortunately you did not mention where you had the JVD placed so it is difficult to offer definite recommendations. In the majority of lip augmentations the JVD is placed into the red of the lip and associated tissue swelling will cause the skin just above the lip to become swollen. This dissipates over the first 2 weeks after treatment. If the JVD was placed into the upper lip skin to improve vertical wrinkles this may leave you with a too full look which can be corrected with placement of hyaluronidase. Allow your results to mature for 2-3 weeks and then reassess. Hope this helps.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Swelling Cessation After Lip Filler Injection Like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero I suggest hyaluronidase if you are unhappy with the lip filler. HA fillers like restylane and juvederm work by holding water which maybe what you see. Dr. Emer.
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December 4, 2016
Answer: Swelling Cessation After Lip Filler Injection Like Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero I suggest hyaluronidase if you are unhappy with the lip filler. HA fillers like restylane and juvederm work by holding water which maybe what you see. Dr. Emer.
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Answer: It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation. Thank you for your question. It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation. This typically resolves within 2 weeks. You can apply ice to the treated area to help resolve the swelling more quickly. If after 2 weeks you are still unhappy with your results you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase. I recommend contacting your treating physician if you still have any concerns.
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Answer: It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation. Thank you for your question. It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation. This typically resolves within 2 weeks. You can apply ice to the treated area to help resolve the swelling more quickly. If after 2 weeks you are still unhappy with your results you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase. I recommend contacting your treating physician if you still have any concerns.
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