Swelling on one side after lip filler (Photo)

Question

I had my lips done about 72 hours ago and haven't really experienced much swelling apart from on the left side. Yesterday, it was a hard lump but I've massaged it and it's now soft but swollen looking. Is it normal to have swelling only on one side? I had about 1ml in the top lip only.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

The lips are a very delicate tissue and swell quite easily after injection.  It looks as tho there may be a clump of product on one side.  I would return to your injector to be assessed.  If it is product it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is natural for one side to heal faster than the other. Please continue to follow your surgeon's recovery instructions (as you did with the massage), and keep your board certified facial plastic surgeon updated with your recovery progress.

Best wishes,

Best wishes,

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Swelling is normal so soon after getting a filler. Use ice. If it persistsafter a week or two it may need to be dissolved. Please see anexpert. Best, Dr. Emer

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

it is not unusual to have one side swell a bit more than the other. It may be due to a small collection of blood or just swelling. If there is any residual asymmetry after 1-2 weeks, go back to your doctor for a touch up . Good luck !

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  A small amount of swelling is not uncommon after a lip augmentation due to the thin tissues in the area. Results of filler placement often take 2 weeks or longer to fully mature, and your area of concern looks to be improving.  Hang in there!

Swelling on one side after lip filler (Photo)

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