My lips are bruised and swollen 4 days after juvederm. What should I do? (Photo)

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This is my 5th time getting juvederm. I usually go Kohls but this time I decided to use a very well know PS. It's been exactly 10 months since I had my lips done. I have NEVER bruised.This is day 4. He only did the top and one spot on bottom.should I get back in and have the bottom lip fixed or wait? TOP lip line looks very "duck like."I have had this done no one could tell other than my lips looked NICE & little swelling. Also will a laser get rid of the bruises???

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Bruising and swelling after lip injections are common even with the best of injectors .  I would recommend that you give yourself 2 weeks to let the swelling subside and the bruises to fade.  If at that point you are still unhappy with your results i would return to your injector to discuss your concerns.  Best of Luck

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the photo.  Sometimes there may be some contour irregularities after injection.  This can be due to the product placement, bruising, or other issues.  You are very early in your post procedure course.  In our office, we usually wait 10 to 14 days before seeing a patient back as we know there will be swelling.  Swelling can be present for a while, even longer if there was any bruising.  Often contour irregularities can be smoothed out.  Please let your well trained, experienced injector know about your concerns.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

I suggest you wait for two weeks, as this will allow enough time to pass for swelling and bruising to resolve. In the meantime, you may want to ice the area for a few minutes hourly and avoid touching the area. Also, avoid any medications/supplements that would encourage bruising, such as Vitamin E, St. John's Wort and aspirin.

George T. Boris, MD, FRCS · Answer

Bruising and slight swelling after juvederm is normal, but should last no more than a week. My solution for you is to dab the swollen area with some concealer and wait a few more days for the results to start showing. Wait a couple more days, and if the results are not to your liking, your primary care physician should know. If you'd like, you can send us your pictures here at boris cosmetic and we can do a virtual consultation in which we review your situation more thoroughly.Hope this helps and Good Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon to
experience swelling and bruising after filler injections into the lips, however
this should resolve in the next 2 weeks. I always advise my patients to ice the
treated area to help resolve swelling in the lips. Please consult your injector if this persists
after two weeks. All the best!

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My lips are bruised and swollen 4 days after juvederm. What should I do? (Photo)

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Answer: Swelling after four days is normal, should only last a couple days!

Answer: Swelling after four days is normal, should only last a couple days!

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