If I have nerve damage in a part of my lip what do I do?

Hello, Thank you for your question. Your lips may swell for a full week, it would be best to evaluate in a few days. If you are still experiencing numbness then you may want to reach out to your doctor again and let them know. Good luck! 

Dear iron eye:The lines you describe on the upper (and sometimes lower) cutaneous lip can fo4m for several reasons. Smoking certainly can contribute, even if for a relatively short time, as can chronic sun exposure.  Also, if you have a very strong perioral muscle, which purses the lips, deep l...

Thank you for your question. From your photo, it appears the lump you are concerned about could either be due to a hematoma or filler placed superficially.It is common to have some swelling and bruising after fillers for lip augmentation which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve.  If this is ...

An injectable filler can augment the contours of your upper lip for a fuller look. I would start there and see how you feel about your results. For the bottom lip, reduction surgery is a possibility, but that's more involved than fillers and may be more correction than you want or need. A...

Thank your for your question.  Fillers can help add fullness, volume and correct asymmetries.  You can have Restylane, or Juvederm injected into or around the lips.  Sometimes Botox above the lip can help roll the lip up as well.  Look into injectors with a good reputation in your area.  Fille...

If a patient has a history of cold sores they MUST begin taking anti-viral medications two days before the procedure and then stay on them for at least 7-10 days afterwards. With your strong history of problems, I would treat you with higher doses for a longer period of time.