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Is It Normal To Have Massive Swelling And Bruising After Juvederm Ultra XC Injected into Lips? (photo)

FreakingOutMar 30, 2013
Injected Fri afternoon by board certified PS. Fair-skinned white woman, late 40s, can bruise easily, so ~ a week prior took Arnica (4-5 pellets ~ 3-4 x/day) + used PrevEdem + Arnica gel over it to prevent bruising, + quercetin & bromelain supplements. Looked good right after, but bruising and swelling set in, progressively worsening to horrendous proportions. How do I fix this? How long will it last? Is allergic reaction, infection, hematoma? Icing makes it worse! Pics are before + progression.

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Monika Soni, MD

There does not appear to be any infection since you do not have any redness or pain.  Wait another week and if you are still unhappy, return to your injector for assessment.  If you feel there is too much filler there, it can be dissolved.

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Leyda Elizabeth Bowes, MD

Juvederm and all other hyaluronic acid fillers are very stable and do not migrate to other areas of the face after injection. I think it is important that you discuss the spasms with your doctor and seek proper evaluation of a possible cause. 

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Paul S. Nassif, MD

Looking at your photos, it appears you just have some bruising. This should resolve over the next 1-2 weeks. I would recommend communicating any concerns to your surgeon, as they know the extent of your treatment. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

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