Lips are uneven 5 days after Juvederm- swelling or too much filler in the right side? When talking my face looks drooped.

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I got my lips enhanced with 1ml of Juvederm on Mon-it is now Fri and I still look uneven and like a duck. I'm not sure if it is just the natural shape of my lips, maybe I shouldn't have had that much put in in the first place? My doc said she wouldn't do any less than 1ml as there would be no point. I just wanted a subtle change but I've been in hiding since Mon as its so obvious and I can't stop crying. Is it too early to have them dissolved? I can't do another week waiting to see what happens

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that your current results have caused you concern.  Because of the thin tissues of the lips, swelling is common and final results may not be seen for 2-3 weeks.  I know waiting is difficult, but hang in there.  You should see steady improvement daily.  You may want to consider using arnica montana and bromelain to limit your swelling, in addition to sleeping with your head elevated with a few extra pillows behind your back at night.  Hope this helps.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

I would give it a few more days. You decided to try this procedure and I'm assuming you went to a reputable practice so 5 days post treatment you can still be a little swollen. If after another week or so, you could revisit your results with your physician and at that time even them out if it's not how you want them to look. There is an option for you  to essentially dissolve the juvederm if that's what you end up wanting. Best of Luck

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is still too early to determine what your final results may be. I am sorry to hear you are so upset with your result. Swelling after lip augmentation can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. If you are unhappy with your final result you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase. Remember to make sure you are seeing an expert injector. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is still too early to determine what your final results may be. I am sorry to hear you are so upset with your result. Swelling after lip augmentation can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. If you are unhappy with your final result you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase. Remember to make sure you are seeing an expert injector. Best of Luck!

Corey Frucht, MD, PhD · Answer

Hello, and thanks for your question. Sorry you are so upset about your immediate result. Post-filler swelling can take 1-2 weeks to fully subside, so it may be early to assess your final result. If you are not pleased with your final result, the product can be dissolved with injection of an enzyme called hyaluronidase. To maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome, I recommend that you only get treated by an expert. Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.

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