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??
Answer: Swelling after lip augmentation While swelling that bad is not the typical case, it is not out of the realm of normal. The swelling should improve dramatically over the next 3-4 days. The hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane do absorb some water initially, which also contributes to the plump appearance of the lips. The lips should become more normal in appearance as this swelling resolves. Follow up with your surgeon if this is not the case, and the excess filler may be dissolved with an additional injection.
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Answer: Swelling after lip augmentation While swelling that bad is not the typical case, it is not out of the realm of normal. The swelling should improve dramatically over the next 3-4 days. The hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane do absorb some water initially, which also contributes to the plump appearance of the lips. The lips should become more normal in appearance as this swelling resolves. Follow up with your surgeon if this is not the case, and the excess filler may be dissolved with an additional injection.
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September 4, 2018
Answer: Swelling after lip fillers Thank you for the question and the photos.
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September 4, 2018
Answer: Swelling after lip fillers Thank you for the question and the photos.
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May 26, 2015
Answer: #Lip #filler gone wrong If the severe swelling and "duck lip" occurred overnight and not immediately after the treatment then this is likely swelling that will improve over the next 7-10 days. Either way, I would contact your physician injector and pose the same question. If it does not resolve then hyaluronic acid fillers can be refined with hyaluronidase treatment. Hopefully, you were treated with a hyaluronic acid type filler and not silicone or something else. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 26, 2015
Answer: #Lip #filler gone wrong If the severe swelling and "duck lip" occurred overnight and not immediately after the treatment then this is likely swelling that will improve over the next 7-10 days. Either way, I would contact your physician injector and pose the same question. If it does not resolve then hyaluronic acid fillers can be refined with hyaluronidase treatment. Hopefully, you were treated with a hyaluronic acid type filler and not silicone or something else. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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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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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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