Have I massaged my lip injections away?

December 16, 2017
Asked By:miamiuk in London, GB

Earlier today I had 1ml of Juvederm injected into my lips for the first time and immediately after they felt and looked a bit uneven and not symmetrical so I copied what the Dr did and started massaging all the uneven bits. Now it looks like I haven't even had anything injected at all, have I gotten rid of it all and wasted my money by massaging them too much? Would they have evened out and become more symmetrical eventually on their own?

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December 18, 2017

Answer: Asymmetrical Swelling after lip augmentation with fillers (juvederm, restylane, voluma)

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December 18, 2017

Answer: Asymmetrical Swelling after lip augmentation with fillers (juvederm, restylane, voluma)

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 18, 2017

Answer: I doubt it, but it isn't a great idea to massage that forcefully after injections

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
December 18, 2017

Answer: I doubt it, but it isn't a great idea to massage that forcefully after injections

Joel Schlessinger, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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