Swollen lip 12 months after lip fillers, is this normal? (photos)

Hi there! Thank you for your query. Usually any swelling caused by Juvederm filler injections would go down after 7-10 days. I would suggest you book a review with your injector and discuss your symptoms with them.
Hope this helps!
Dr Rupert

Hi, I'm sorry you're experiencing this. The best way to answer this is with an in-person evaluation. I suggest speaking with your injector. If necessary, the filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Hope this helps.

Swelling typically resolves 2 weeks after injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

The swelling dynamics you are describing suggest possible delayed allergic reaction due to filler if there are no other areas with swelling. It is also noted that intermittent high load of sodium and water may exaggerate the volume of the injected area. This appears to be much more noticeable in the over-injected lips. The volume can be reduced with controlled  hyaluronidase injection to dissolve part of the filler. There is also a possibility that the intermittent reaction may need to be addressed with steroids. Only a direct examination by your injector will establish the proper intervention. Good luck!

I want to answer your question directly. It is not normal to have swelling that’s new twelve months after a treatment. I have heard of this happening with the newer Vycross products Vollure and Volbella. There are interventions you may want to consider but for that I would recc going to someone who is a physician and can assess the issue medically. Best of luck

Sagar Patel MD

Need to find out what was placed inside of your lips. Your body is obviously having a reaction to the material. Also, did you eat anything recently that may cause this allergic reaction? Food allergies can also make lips to swell. For example, I am allergic to shrimp, sometime when I eat shrimp, my lips will swell. So it may also be a food allergy reaction.

Thank you for your question! Typically, by 2 weeks, your lips should be less swollen and softer.  If it has been a few weeks, I suggest you see your injector and discuss your concerns.  It most likely is something as simple as having a little too much for your liking.  In addition, it depends on exactly what type of Juvederm was used.  They can reduce the amount with an injection, if that's what you want. Best of luck!