I got a 1/2 syringe of Restylane Defyne on Thursday. My first lip filler. I had symmetric lips to begin with. Was looking for a bit more volume. I felt my injector spent equal time on all areas of my lips. Post injection, no swelling and perfectly symmetrical. I felt a little soreness on the upper right side as the day progressed but still no swelling. The next morning, I woke up with a super swollen upper right lip. I can feel nodules that are sore. Icing it doesn’t really seem to help. Help!
July 22, 2018
Answer: Restylane Defyne, asymmetrical result Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I am sorry to hear of your difficulties after filler placement but rest assured these symptoms will all get better over the next 10 days. It often takes up to 2 weeks for fillers to soften and the tissues to appear more natural. In the meantime try reducing the swelling by using cold compresses to your lips and elevating your head at night with a couple of extra pillows behind your back. You may want to also consider using Arnica Montana and bromelain as supplements. Hang in there!
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July 22, 2018
Answer: Restylane Defyne, asymmetrical result Thank you for sharing your question and photographs. I am sorry to hear of your difficulties after filler placement but rest assured these symptoms will all get better over the next 10 days. It often takes up to 2 weeks for fillers to soften and the tissues to appear more natural. In the meantime try reducing the swelling by using cold compresses to your lips and elevating your head at night with a couple of extra pillows behind your back. You may want to also consider using Arnica Montana and bromelain as supplements. Hang in there!
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July 16, 2018
Answer: Asymmetric Swelling After Defyne In Lips Thank you for your question! Swelling after lip filler is completely normal, and sometimes there may be more swelling on one side than the other. Swelling is usually more apparent the next day or 2 days later. Bruising or a hematoma can form which may contribute to the appearance of greater swelling on the right upper lip as seen in your photos. This should resolve and the lips should become more even over the next 2 weeks. Please follow up with your injector if you are still concerned after this time.
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July 16, 2018
Answer: Asymmetric Swelling After Defyne In Lips Thank you for your question! Swelling after lip filler is completely normal, and sometimes there may be more swelling on one side than the other. Swelling is usually more apparent the next day or 2 days later. Bruising or a hematoma can form which may contribute to the appearance of greater swelling on the right upper lip as seen in your photos. This should resolve and the lips should become more even over the next 2 weeks. Please follow up with your injector if you are still concerned after this time.
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