My Lips Are Un Even, Are They Swollen Because I Bit my Lip or Did I Move the Filler? (photo)

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I just had juvederm injected into my lips today - second treatment because the first didn't make much difference. I only wanted injections in my top lip but because there was left over filler my nurse wanted to inject the rest into my bottom. About 2-3 hours the injection i bit my lip by accident and ever since then it has hurt a bit more, and it is much larger than the other side. Im not sure if when I bit my lip I moved the filler but it felt weird. Is this possible, or is it something else?

Misbah Khan MD, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

it looks like localized swelling on your lower lip. it will settle. u can ice the area and be gentle with it. it can take 1 week for this to settle sometimes.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

If you bit your lip, then it may be from swelling.  So, I would suggest waiting a few days.  If after the trauma from biting your lip resolves and there is a still asymmetry then you may be able to have Vitrase injected to help soften the product.  

	 

	Good luck.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Although this question should really be addressed to your Physician, it is not unusual to have some swelling and exaggeration of the way you look the day of the procedure.  Biting your lip certainly won't improve things, but this should settle over the next few days.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation, which can take up 2 weeks to resolve. You can apply ice to your lips to help resolve swelling and gently massage any lumps to smooth them out. However, from your photo’s it appears your top lip has been overfilled. You can have this even out with an injection of hyaluronidase to dissolve some filler. I recommend having a follow up with your injector to discuss your concerns and for evaluation. Best of Luck!

Jo Herzog, MD · Answer

Your lips are probably swollen. You need to give the swelling a chance to resolve before judging the results. I doubt that you harmed anything by biting your lip. I would not have a nurse do a doctor's job. When things go well, that is great but when you have a complication you might be in trouble.

My Lips Are Un Even, Are They Swollen Because I Bit my Lip or Did I Move the Filler? (photo)

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Answer: It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation, which can take up 2 weeks to resolve.

Answer: It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation, which can take up 2 weeks to resolve.

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My Lips Are Un Even, Are They Swollen Because I Bit my Lip or Did I Move the Filler? (photo)

Answers (6)

Answer: It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation, which can take up 2 weeks to resolve.

Answer: It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation, which can take up 2 weeks to resolve.

Answer: Lips after filler

Answer: Lips after filler

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