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You are safe to return to normal activities after lip augmentation. Though tanning beds are not recommended in general, they will not affect your lip augmentation result.
You are better off never going to a tanning bed. Whether you have had lip injections are not, the risks of exposure to UV light at a tanning bed far outweighs any perceived benefit.
I generally advise patients to wait at least 3 days before resuming things such as a hot tube, jacuzzi or steam room or hot yoga as they all cause more swelling and potentially more bruising too. Tanning beds are so incredibly dangerous that I won't comment on that.
Your question is actually an excellent question. The patient pays for a full syringe of product and then notices that there is an asymmetry. Who is to cover the cost of this asymmetry? In an ideal world, these and all other questions would be resolved prior to the injection...
You have 2 choices: make the right side smaller or augment the small left side.A lip reduction looks like the best alternative. It is hard to be exact to match the other side, but there would a significant improvement. Too augment the small left lip an injectable filler such as Vobella made by...
Thank you for your question. Having some swelling is common 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(s). It is also advisable to avoid any NSAID’s such as ibuprofen b...
Reducing the lips is a procedure under local that makes a big improvement for roughly $2500 per lip. Most all derm surgeon or plastic docs can do it and tailor it to what you want. Sincerely, David Hansen,MD
It is possible to use a different type of filler in order to correct the issue. Something like Restylane or Juvederm might be better suited for your lips.
Thank you for your question. It can take several weeks (approximately 2-4 weeks) for all swelling to resolve after fat grafting to the lips. I recommend having a follow up with your injector in 2 weeks for an evaluation. Best of Luck!
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