Restylane in my Lips - Will It Take 2 Weeks to See the Final Result? (photo)

After fillers, its very common to have swelling on the area for the first 2-3 weeks. Once healed, patients tend to think the product is gone but in reality, the inflammation has settled and you are able to see your final result. In my opinion you were probably under-dosed and would benefit from another syringe to achieve the result you wish for 

What you noticed at the beginning was likely swelling, and it is possible you may benefit from more product to obtain your desired result. I would recommend following up with your provider and expressing your concerns to him or her. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

From the photo's you've posted, it looks as though you might just be in need of more Restylane. Swelling is what you experienced and liked initially, and after it's gone down, the final result is what you see, in your 2nd photo. Return to your provider for another syringe if you like a more augmented look.

Often patients prefer their lips while there is still swelling after the injections and feel disappointed when the swelling subsides.  If you are still not happy after 2 weeks, return to your physician for assessment.  You may require more filler to make you happy.

I am slightly confused. How many syringes were injected into the upper lip?? One to two?? I think you needed at least 2 full cc's or syringes injected. 

This is likely the final result. What you saw initially was swelling. You look natural and that should be the goal.

Usually the lips get very swollen after filler and go down over one to two weeks to where they should be for the next several months. If you liked how they looked initially , then you may want more filler.

What you see now is probably the final result for that amount of filler. YOur lips look very natural but I don't know what they looked like before so can not comment on change. If you want bigger lips you might ask for a little more or if you want volume in certain areas talk to your doctor about that. 

Definitely when you get your injections your lips are going to be swollen for a couple of days, I wouldnt say that there is a deflation just that this will be your result after swelling is down.

Know you know that maybe next time some more product will give you the reults that you expected. You can use up to 1.5 ml per lip(Restylane recommendations).

Restylane typical has some mild swelling after injection particularly around the eyes and lips. This is due to the product absorbing water and from the "trauma" of the injection. This usually takes 2 weeks to completely settle down. Sleeping more upright helps to relieve some swelling. The total volume from one syringe of filler is 1 cc. This is one fifth of a teaspoon, which isn't much. You might want another syringe in your lips.  It's my practice to wait two weeks before reinjecting after filler so I know where I'm starting at again (the new baseline).  Keep in mind that it is impossible to go from someone which has no lips to real full lips in one session without looking strange.