Not going to lie, right after the injections were done (just one syringe for upper+lower lip), my lips weren't swollen and they looked great. However as the night progressed, as you can see in the photos, it began to swell. My concern is whether the asymmetricality of my lips (The bottom lip to be more specific) is a result of swelling, or uneven injections. I'm desperate, and absolutely devastated. Please help.
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January 26, 2016
Answer: Lip swelling after filler
Kyle Coleman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Thank you for your question. Usually, Restylane injections should be visible within 2 days of treatment. Most probably you didn’t have enough filler injected to achieve your desired result. You may try Juvederm next time as it is thicker and long lasting. I recommend having a follow up with y...
Fillers would be my first choice - either Restylane or Belotero - for the delicate under eye area. I would combine it with the special eye tip for eMatrix to help rejuvenate the skin. I would not do fat transfer as there are too many complications and much more difficult to correct if there is ...
You are the perfect candidate for these procedures. Belotero and Restylane work extremely well for the tear trough and a small amount of "baby" Botox will "erase" the wrinkles on your forehead. Please consult an expert. Best, Dr. Green