Lips Drooping After Restylane

February 26, 2010
Asked By:Athena555 in Canada

I recently had Restylane injected in my upper and lower lips, and now one side of my upper lip droops. When I have a neutral expression, my lips are symmetrical. When I smile or talk, however, one half of my upper lip droops, so that my lips appear crooked. I am unable to move that side of my upper lip as I did in the past, so I'm worried that some kind of paralysis has taken place. What can I do? Help?

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Answer: Lips Drooping After Restylane

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May 25, 2010

Answer: Lip Drooping After Restylane

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Answer: Botox Can Cause Lip Asymmetry

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Answer: Lip droop after restylane

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Answer: This is probably improper placement of the filler.

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Answer: This is probably improper placement of the filler.

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