I've had my lips done 4 times. I've tried both Restylane and Juvederm. All four times I have swollen up incredibly large. Almost 4 times the normal size of my lip. (Directly after injections my upper lip was still slightly smaller than my bottom) Could this mean I'm allergic?
Answer: Abnormal swelling following lip injection with hyaluronic acid 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.
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Answer: Abnormal swelling following lip injection with hyaluronic acid 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.
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Answer: Dermal fillers Hi @PennyPuff! Swelling is normal up to two weeks after dermal fillers. I recommend icing the area. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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Answer: Dermal fillers Hi @PennyPuff! Swelling is normal up to two weeks after dermal fillers. I recommend icing the area. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Swelling after filler injection 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
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August 18, 2016
Answer: Swelling after filler injection 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
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June 30, 2016
Answer: Very swollen lips following lip injections of fillers 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,
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June 30, 2016
Answer: Very swollen lips following lip injections of fillers 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,
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June 26, 2016
Answer: Lip Augmentation with Fillers or Lip Implant or Fat -- Go Slow, Use Cannulas 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
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June 26, 2016
Answer: Lip Augmentation with Fillers or Lip Implant or Fat -- Go Slow, Use Cannulas 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
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