Thanks for the question, laurah. Directly after filler injections, there can be a period of "settling in" and allowing side effects such as swelling and bruising to subside. It is very important for new patients to understand the progression they can expect after lip injection. Lips are quite vascular and so swelling and bruising following injection can be normal. In fact, the swelling may be at its worse the morning after the injections, unless you choose to sleep with your head elevated on some pillows. In healthy patients, the swelling resolves completely in 2 weeks (in most cases). From your pictures, it looks like there's still some swelling and bruising present that will resolve over the next several days. The lighter spot you're noticing could be product that is lying superficially in the tissue. Your provider may suggest some gentle massage to help soften and smooth the product in that area. If you are not pleased with your results at 2-4 weeks, your Doctor can re-evaluate and discuss options with you. You are early in the process with your lip enhancement, so hopefully your ultimate result will be satisfactory. Health and Happiness, Dr. Hester