I had my upper lip Injected yesterday and have woken up today with bad bruising inside my lip and I look like a duck!! I don't know what's best to do and I had also had plans for today but don't feel comfortable going out at all. Is swelling this bad normal??
May 20, 2018
Answer: Swelling and Bruising after Lip Augmentation Thank you for your question. It is too soon at 1-day post-treatment to determine what your final results will be. However, it is common to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can help reduce swelling by applying cold compresses to the treated area. As HA fillers are not permanent you can have them dissolved with hyaluronidase if unhappy with the results. If you have any other concerns please follow up with your injector. Best of Luck!
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May 20, 2018
Answer: Swelling and Bruising after Lip Augmentation Thank you for your question. It is too soon at 1-day post-treatment to determine what your final results will be. However, it is common to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can help reduce swelling by applying cold compresses to the treated area. As HA fillers are not permanent you can have them dissolved with hyaluronidase if unhappy with the results. If you have any other concerns please follow up with your injector. Best of Luck!
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Answer: Have my lip fillers gone wrong? Heavy bruising and duck face Hi expensive1,First, the good news. The amount of swelling has no relation whatsoever to the final results. In short, you can be this swollen and still have beautiful results. There are many reasons why some people swell more than others. The filler used, injection technique, your body chemistry and whether you adhered to pre-op instructions are factors that influence swelling.Please get in touch with your doctor as the swelling may last upto two weeks. In general, ice no more than 30 seconds at a time during the first two days. On the third day, you can massage but closely follow your doctor's instructions. Taking Arnica supplements may work.Your doctor may consider a short course of steroids. On your treatment follow-up you can decide on whether you would need to have some of the filler dissolved. All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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Answer: Have my lip fillers gone wrong? Heavy bruising and duck face Hi expensive1,First, the good news. The amount of swelling has no relation whatsoever to the final results. In short, you can be this swollen and still have beautiful results. There are many reasons why some people swell more than others. The filler used, injection technique, your body chemistry and whether you adhered to pre-op instructions are factors that influence swelling.Please get in touch with your doctor as the swelling may last upto two weeks. In general, ice no more than 30 seconds at a time during the first two days. On the third day, you can massage but closely follow your doctor's instructions. Taking Arnica supplements may work.Your doctor may consider a short course of steroids. On your treatment follow-up you can decide on whether you would need to have some of the filler dissolved. All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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