Why do I swell so bad after lip fillers? (photos)

You have a legitimate concern.  The swelling that your photo has shown definitely displays more swelling than I would expect from normal post injection swelling.  The fact that you have tried both Restylane and Juvederm, which are both hyaluronic acids is also helpful.  Obviously, it is hard to determine the injection technique of the person who performs your procedure and you don't say how much filler is being used.  If all of that is within normal limits, I would suggest having hyaluronic acid placed elsewhere off the face and see if abnormal swelling, redness, or discomfort occurs.  Allergic reactions to hyaluronic acids are rare, but you may be the individual to whom it happens to.

Hi @PennyPuff! Swelling is normal up to two weeks after dermal fillers. I recommend icing the area. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your question. Swelling is very common after any filler injection. Some swelling is worse for some people than others. Remember that you will not see your best result until about a week or two. In the mean time try icing the swollen area. Best if luck! Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

Thank you for sharing your concerns. Swelling following injection of fillers is not unusual. The larger the amount of product injected, the more the swelling. You can have less injected and then see your doctor for addition filler injection a couple of weeks later. Cold compresses and Arnica might be helpful. See an expert for your treatments.Good luck,

Swelling is common after lip augmentation with fillers and can take 1-2 weeks to subside. It is too early to determine final results. If you are not pleased with your filler, it can be reversed with hyaluronidase, but give it at least two weeks. It is unlikely that you are allergic to the filler, but I suggest using cannulas to reduce swelling. Please seek an expert if you continue to have concerns. Best, Dr. Emer