It looks puffy under in the center of the upper lip. I'm a bit concerned that it will stay like this. Granted it's only Day 1, but I've gotten my lips done before and this has never happened. I only used half a syringe since the other half were used for my nasal folds. Also the corners of the upper lip seem puffy as well making it look duckish. Again not sure if I am over reacting since it's only Day 1. I have iced it... been using Arnica pills and cream...
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Answer: Day 1: Will the swelling under cupid's arrow (center of upper lip) go away?
Sometimes fillers work well, but typically a lip lift is the best options. We adjust the lip so that it is held up exactly the way you are showing in the photograph. That's done in the office with local anesthesia and is both effective and well tolerated. Best of luck!
Your lip photos may show a simple bruise, and if that's the case, you should be feeling better by now. If vascular occlusion is the case (unlikely), you may experience pain and worsening of your appearance by the time you get this response. If you're concerned about your lower lip, visit your...
Dermal fillers are not normally sold in half syringes. If there is a place that does offer that option, it may be too little of an amount to notice a difference. You can have more injected and still receive a nice, subtle look. In my practice, I do my patients' filler injections myself...
