It’s the second day and my lips look fake and huge when I smile. (Photos)

Question

It’s been 48 hours since I got 3/4 of a syringe of a Juvederm in my lips. (So I didn’t get the full syringe, only 75% of it). My lips look massive, especially my upper lip and It’s way bigger on one side too. When I smile I look extreamly fake. I’m so upset. I never intended to have big fake lips. Did I get too much filler? Should I get it dissolved? I’m getting married soon and am devastated. Please help ;(

Joelle Rogal, MD · Answer

It is very normal to have significant swelling of the lips after having filler injected.  The lips are very vascular, and as a result, swell considerably after being injected.  Swelling is asymmetric, and so it is not uncommon to look much more asymmetric while the swelling is present.  I would wait at least 2 weeks before deciding to have it dissolved, as the swelling should come down significantly.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Swelling is typical after lip fillers. 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!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Lips swell for up to two weeks. I suggest you ice and use antihistamines for now.  After two weeks if you are not happy then you reverse the filler.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear morgrosejones,Juvederm has 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.  Dissolving is unpredictable as well.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling after lip augmentation with hyaluronic acid fillers which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can help reduce swelling by applying ice to the treated area(s). As HA fillers are not permanent you can have them dissolved with hyaluronidase if unhappy with the results. If you have any other concerns please follow up with your injector. Best of Luck!

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