I’ve been working on my lips since December 2021. I had one syringe Dec 1st, another syringe Dec 29th, and half a syringe Mar 1. I'm expected back in September for another syringe. I was worried my filler was migrating but my nurse insisted that the ledge would get worse before better and that after my last session, it’d be gone after healing for 6 months. Is this true or are we just adding more filler to the problem? Thanks!
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May 15, 2023
Answer: Consider holding off on another treatment in September, and wait to see how things go.
Hi and thanks for your question. It's still possible that you had a cold sore even with a negative culture. An allergy to the filler is also a possibility. In that case, you can dissolve the filler with hyaluronidase, use steroids as you did, and benardryl. If you had an allergy, I would find a...
Turn your photos, you appear to have a swollen lip appearance on the left and a Smooth lip appearance on the right. If there are bothersome nodules in your lips, your doctor can offer either a dilute steroid injection or perhaps a dissolving enzyme. Since they are difficult to see, you may...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
