I had Restylane injected in my lips yesterday, they got swollen and bruised directly after the injection. I applied ice after, but around 9pm my lips specially my top lip started swelling x 3 times the size, and hurting. I slept with lots of pillows to keep my head upright. I also took Benadryl before sleeping. Today my lips are still as swollen and they (specially top lip) look like a duck. I'm getting worried that I am allergic and this swelling is so extreme I am unsure how to deal with it?
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Thank you for your question. It is too early to determine if this swelling or excess filler. If this due to excess filler you can have it dissolved with an enzyme known as hyaluronidase. In the meantime you can gently massage the lump to help smooth it out. I recommend following up with your...
Hello, and sorry to hear about the side effects you are experiencing. It sounds like you have extra product in the area, and an exam would be necessary for a proper evaluation. If necessary, the lumps can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. From here, I would recommend following up with your...
Based on your comments, it sounds like you aren't comfortable with anyone other than a doctor doing your injections? If you were open to researching injectors, I would go on various websites in your area, (Real Self, Yelp, City Search, etc.) to read reviews on injectors and verify their...
