I had belotero lip filler about two months ago. After the initial swelling went down (7-10 days) everything looked great and was fine. However since then about once a week I wake up with a swollen lip (or sometimes just a small section) of lip swollen. It goes away with ice and a little time but am wondering if this is an allergic reaction to the filler? I know it is not related to food allergies or new products for my lips. The swelling is often excessive but does disperse after a few hours.
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May 28, 2013
Answer: Lips still randomly swell after Belotero 2 months ago?
This will definitely improve and can be normal after an injection in this location. Your immediate response is one of the primary reasons why I use cannulas for periorbital injections: there is less bruising and swelling. Cannulas allow for delivery of the product with only one poke and th...
I always tell my patients that they shouldn't massage on their own. Return to your injector and have them do it for you. This will minimize the risk of displacement.
The risk of blindness from any injection in the tear trough area is extremely rare. I have personally never seen this happen. Belotero would not have any less risk of causing this complication than Restylane, or any other filler.