Lips super swollen after Restylane. I have been icing and using Vaseline for moisture. Any advice? (photo)

Question

I have done juvaderm about 3 years ago and decided to try restlyne yesterday. I'm so swollen, I don't like my lips at all right now. I can't even smile and called out of work. This did not happen to me when I had gotten juvaderm.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @gcianfichi! Swelling after lip injections is common. I recommend icing your lips. The swelling will subside in 1-2 weeks. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It can take 1-2 weeks for final results with fillers. Icing, arnica and cold compresses can give improvement. 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

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear qcianfichi,dermal fillers have a significant swelling post injection. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks.  Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern.Your swelling appears pretty typical for most fillers on day 1. I suggest rest, icing, and possibly Arnica. You should always discuss these concerns with your injector. See my video link below.Good luck. Dr. ALDO

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

This can be typical after lip filler. Icing, cold compresses and ibuprofen can give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
I hope this helps!

Lips super swollen after Restylane. I have been icing and using Vaseline for moisture. Any advice? (photo)

Answers (5)