Hard/Solid lip 5 days after Juvederm lip injections? (Photo)

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I had lips injected with juvederm ultra plus 5 days ago. I bleed a lot during injections, had minimal bruising, & swelled the first night. On the 2nd day from injections, I felt my both lips getting hard, but didn’t think much of it since I assumed hardning was apart of the healing. Currently on my 5th day, upper lip is doing just fine But, lower is extremely stiff. Why is this, what should I do, & is this normal?I’ve been told to wait 2 weeks but I’m concerned & want to speed up the process.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. An exam would be necessary to make a proper assessment. However, at 5 days after the injection, I would presume that you still have some swelling present that is leading to the sensation. You could try some light massage to see if this helps. Also, just give it more time. If at two weeks, you are still having problems, go see your surgeon or injector for an evaluation.Best of luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

if its still there after 2 weeks then reverse the filler and consider a different product or technique.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Swelling and firmness can be typical. Icing and cold compresses may give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results, but this may be superficially placed filler. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
I hope this helps!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear dguzman03,Juvederm has significant swelling post injection. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks.  Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve.  Dissolving is unpredictable as well.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Juvederm has significant swelling post injection. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks.  Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve.  Dissolving is unpredictable as well.

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