I noticed today my lips hurting a little bit. I checked& I noticed these indentions on the sides of my bottom lips. It looks like my teeth are pushing forward and pressing against them or maybe I'm quenching/grinding my teeth unconsciously. If you look when I smile there's waves in the bottom lip. I haven't had Juvederm injected since March/Aprilish & I'm concerned. Do I need more Juvederm? Or my teeth need to be realigned? I'm very self conscious now. I'm concerned please help :(
5 photos
Answers (8)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
December 4, 2016
Answer: Are these indentations in my lips the result of dissolved JVD or my teeth?
Thank you for your question. It is normal to have some swelling and bruising after lip augmentation. This typically resolves within 2 weeks. You can apply ice to the treated area to help resolve the swelling more quickly. If after 2 weeks you are still unhappy with your results you can have the...
I would do the same thing. I would make it dissolve and start from scratch for best results. I understand that his may be upsetting to you, but if you want perfect lip, then it is worth the hustle. Dissolving product will make it go away faster, if you wait for it to dissolve naturally then it...
If you're looking to inject just the upper lip, as I would based on your picture, a 0.5cc amount is likely a great starting point. If planning to do the entire lips, then go for a full 1cc syringe. More importantly, have an expert who knows lip anatomy injecting you (e.g. dermatologist) for...