Dent on the top side of my lips after fillers. Is this normal? (Photos)

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I got fillers for the second time (1 full syringe) yesterday and gradually two lines started to form on the top corner of my lips. The first time I got fillers was back in March (1 syringe as well). My Lips are really small. I had no issues the first time but this time I have to creases I didn’t have before. Is this normal? Will this go away?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

This is probably swelling, which can be typical. Icing and cold compresses may give improvement. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
I hope this helps!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. This may be due to swelling which can last 1-2 weeks after lip injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear abarca909,dermal fillers have a significant swelling post injection. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks.  Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve.  Dissolving is unpredictable as well.Daniel Barrett, MD

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Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Dermal fillers have a significant swelling post injection. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks.  Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve.  Dissolving is unpredictable as well. Best of luck!

Spa 35 - Boise · Answer

These new lines are likely due to swelling. You are most swollen the few days following injection, but you can be swollen up to 2 weeks. I would ice for 20 minutes at a time a few times a day. Give it 2 weeks to see the swelling decrease. If after 2 weeks you are still seeing these creases, I would return to your injector to have some of the filler dissolved. Good luck!

Dent on the top side of my lips after fillers. Is this normal? (Photos)

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Dent on the top side of my lips after fillers. Is this normal? (Photos)

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Answer: Dermal fillers have a significant swelling post injection.

Answer: Dermal fillers have a significant swelling post injection.

Answer: Swelling

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