I'd like to create the appearance of a slightly shorter upper lip without having to undergo surgery. Can fillers be used either in the philtral columns or perhaps around the base of the nose to create this effect?
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May 31, 2015
Answer: Sometimes!
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Thank you for submitting your question. It is rare but swelling in the perioral region and face 4-6 weeks after lip injections may occur. This is due to touching the treated area post procedure can lead to mild infection. This easily treated with course of antibiotics. Steroids will also...
Thank you for submitting your question. I would go see you physician or a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in the country you are visiting, esp. with the pain ypur describing. It is hard to diagnosis without an examination and photo is limited. Best wishes.
Bruising after injections can be disappointing side effect of the treatment. Even in the best injectors hands, bruises can occur. That said, if its a bruise (without an exam its hard be certain,but certainly looks like one) it will go away. Two possible ways to quicken the process--Arnica cream...
