Huge lips after 1 syringe of Juvederm. Any suggestions? (photos)

It is most likely that the swelling will continue to go down. If you remain unhappy with the size, there is a medicine that can be injected into the lips to get rid of the Juvederm.

This is most likely swelling and can take a few weeks to subside. If you're still unhappy with your result you can have it dissolved with hyaluronidase. If you still want a fuller look, but don't want to use fillers, I suggest lip implants or fat. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question and attaching pictures. Without knowing how many syringes were injected, it is difficult to tell if “too much” was injected. It is normal to have swelling and inflammation after lip injections which it appears is the case. Most of the time it is better within a few days, but some people it takes 7-10 days. If you were my patient I would prescribe prednisone (a steroid) for a day or so. Another good over-the-counter solution is Benadryl. This should take the swelling down more quickly. The cool compresses should help as well. My suggestion would be to contact your injector and see what their protocol is in this situation. If you are really disappointed with your final result, the filler can be dissolved. Be patient and good luck.

Dear rm007:

Lip swelling immediately after augmentation with fillers is not uncommon.  It is important to use cold compress for the first 1-2 days, 5-10 minutes every 30-60 minutes to assist with quicker reduction of the swelling.  The swelling of the lip should subside by day 7.  Please see your physician for re-assessment 1-2 weeks after the injection.  Best wishes.

Hi AR, it is too early to know what your ultimate result will be. Most likely some of the swelling will go down. I would wait at least 7 days before returning to your doctor. If you do not like your lips after 7 days, you can get the filler reversed by using a product call Hyelenex.  Hyelenex can take out some of the Juvederm and make you more happy with your appearance. Limit your exercise. Continue icing your lips, take arnica, and sleep on your back for the next week or so while you are still healing. Good luck, Dr. Downie

Thank you for your question. It is still too early to tell what your final result will look like. I tell my patients lips tend to swell and possibly bruise quite a bit with filler treatments. It may take another two weeks or so for the all of the swelling to go down. Have your physician injector reassess you at  that point. If you are still not happy, they should be able to dissolve what was injected with hyaluronidase. Best of luck to you! 

This should settle down in the next few days. It takes about 10 days for the filler to get to it's long term look. At this point, elevate on 2-3 pillow when sleeping and avoid strenuous activity until it settles down.

Give your lips a couple weeks for the swelling to subside. If you still feel they are too large at that time, you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase. They will get smaller than they are now though.  In the meantime, ice and arnica can make a big difference.  Be sure you are seeing a core injector (dermatologist, facial plastic surgeon, or plastic surgeon). 

If you just had 1 syringe placed in the lips, this is a reasonable amount. What you are seeing is primarily the swelling.  Be patient and the swelling will subside over the next 24 to 48 hours .  It can take 2 weeks for the final result to materialize.  Often times, once the swelling goes down, clients actually want more fillers.  Rest assured this is just swelling

Hello, and thanks for your question. Post-filler swelling can take 1-2 weeks to fully subside, so it may be early to assess your final result. If you are not pleased with your final result, the product can be dissolved with injection of an enzyme called hyaluronidase. To maximize the likelihood of a favorable outcome, I recommend that you only get treated by an expert. Hope this opinion is helpful to you. Best of luck, Dr. Frucht.