Pain, Hardness, Difficulty Smiling After Restylane Lip Injections

Thank you for your question. All the symptoms you have described are normal immediately following injections to the lips. The tenderness and firmness will improve as swelling resolves over the next 2 weeks. You can help reduce the swelling with cold compresses and take Tylenol for the pain. It is best to avoid NSAID’s, such as Ibuprofen because they thin the blood increasing and increase swelling. If you have any concerns it is always best to contact your treating physician. Best of Luck!

After lip augmentation treatment with Restylane Silk, it is not unusual to experience moderate swelling that might last up to 2 weeks.  Avoiding over-the-counter anti-inflammatories such as ibuprofen, green tea and fish oils will help to minimize bruising and bleeding .   Cold compresses can help and avoiding hot drinks .If the swelling progresses , it is always best to seek a follow up visit for evaluation