Is excessive swelling normal 1 day post Permalip? (Photos)

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Some of this swelling seems excessive, but I was not prescribed steroids. I've been icing constantly and it doesn't change much. Does this all look normal?

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and picture.  Permalip surgery can cause trauma to the lips therefore making them very sore and swollen.  This appearance is typical after 1 day.  Please use ice packs to help the swelling reduce.  All The Best

Jessica Kulak, MD · Answer

Lip implants can cause significant swelling  that distorts the appearance of your lips. While  your swelling is significant (possibly more than the average) but still within the expected amount for one day post op from lip implants. Swelling will significantly improve 5-7 days after lip implants.  Most people will still have some swelling for weeks to months after their procedure.  Some patients swell much more than others, so don't panic yourself by comparing to others online.  The larger implant size of 5mm tends to swell more than the 4mm size.  Keep icing your lips on and off for the first 24-48 hours.  No need for steroids, just more time to heal.  Best of luck!

Thomas McFadden, MD · Answer

It is quite normal to have a significant amount of swelling after lip implants. Of course, everyone is different. Steroids are not a good idea as they may predispose you to infection. Ice is very helpful for the first one to two days to help decrease the swelling down the road. Give yourself a good 10 days to get over the acute swelling but residual swelling of the remaining 10% or so may take as long as a few months to resolve. If you have any lingering concerns, then I would address this with your surgeon. I wish you the best.

Robert S. Houser, DO · Answer

What you're experiencing is normal.  Steroids will not help -- it may actually hurt! The swelling is just from the trauma of the operation.  Continue icing and it will get better over the next few days.  Good luck!

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

You should expect the enormous lip swelling that you have. Putting implants into the lips is very traumatic to the tissues which swell a lot anyway even with minimal trauma.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not unusual to experience swelling for a few days after lip implant surgery.  I would continue icing and follow instructions from your surgeon.

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