I received lip filler in January, 2023. The clinic injected 2ml into my lips. They were incredibly painful and swollen. Even after the swelling decreased, I had huge 'shelves' on both sides of my top lip, and the outer edges of my upper lip literally curled 'down'. The clinic claims they did nothing wrong, despite looking at my lips. I'm still reducing my lips. Do they look botched to you, or am I overracting?
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If HA fillers were used it is likely that after three years the lip filler has metabolized. What you are noticing could be from the normal aging process. Fillers can help diminish the appearance of these folds. You also may explore Morpheus8. These treatments combine RF technology with...
Based on what you circled in the photo of your lips, you appear to be concerned about a raised area on your left upper lip. Depending on your examination, excision of a raised area may be considered, and lip excisions with primary repair tend to result in a favorable scar and minimal...
It’s understandable to feel concerned when filler appears superficially, causing visible bumps or unevenness.
If the bump is minor and superficial, gentle massage using clean fingers can often be effective in redistributing and softening filler, especially if performed shortly after injection. Y...
