It's my 4th day of juvederm so I'm starting to think I'm no longer swollen. Is it normal for top lip to slightly hang over bottom lip. The first day of injecting my lips I was in love with them and then the second day they got more swollen and my top lip went over my bottom. They clearly don't look natural and I'm wondering if this is common and will go down and if it's possibly still just swollen
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Asymmetrical lips immediately after fillers is normal from swelling. You should wait at least 10 days to gauge the results of the fillers. Best, Dr. Green
It is recommended to allow 2 weeks for all swelling and bruising to subside. If the lump is still present after 2 weeks, return to your injector for an evaluation of the area. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based filler and it can be dissolved with hyaluronidase.
Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry that this numbness and firmness has concerned you. Due to the lips thin tissues they can swell after treatment, resulting in a temporary firmness and altered sensation. Depending on how much filler was placed you can anticipate a res...
