How to reduce swelling after Volbella? (Photo)

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and congratulations on your lip augmentation!  Swelling after filler placement into the lips is quite common due to the thin nature of the tissues.  This swelling, and your results, will steadily improve over the next 10-14 days.  It often takes up to 2 weeks for fillers to soften and the tissues to appear more natural.  In the meantime try reducing the swelling by using cold compresses to your lips and elevating your head at night with a couple of extra pillows behind your back.  You may want to also consider using Arnica Montana and bromelain as supplements.  Hang in there!

It looks swollen, but if you are concerned see your physician.  I suggest icing, arnika, and waiting 2 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer.

Volbella is a hylauronic acid filler using the Vycross technology from Allergan.  Swelling occurs because hyaluronic acid attracts water producing swelling.  I always make patients aware that they may have some swelling in the first 24 hours, and that this should go down.  If your swelling is concerning, I would reach out to your health care provider to be seen and you may consider oral prednisone to decrease immediate swelling. If you are not satisfied with your final results, you can also have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves the hyaluronic acid.  I hope this helps!
Dr. Mona