Hi there! I had lip filler done two days ago with Juvederm. Upon injection my upper lip blanched and turned blue. My doctor immediately recognized it as a vascular occlusion and within 40 minutes he used two vials of hyaluronidase to remove the occlusion. I am not in severe pain however, the corner of my upper lip is tingly and numb. I can’t tell if this is severe bruising or the start of necrosis. I booked in with him for this afternoon to check but I want more opinions. Thank you.
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March 23, 2018
Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for after care--vascular occlusion follow-up
Thank you for your question. From your photos, this does not appear to be a bruise but more likely melisma. This can be treated with hydroquinone and it is advisable to stay away from laser treatments as they can make it worse. I recommend having a follow up with your treating physician for an...
Thank you for your question. This should be fine. However, please remember it takes up to 2 weeks for all swelling and bruising to resolve and see your final results. Best of Luck!
Poorly placed filler can drag the lid down and impair corneal surface wetting. If this is the case you will need to have this dissolved. You are quite about being wary of Hyaluronidase. I have seen many complications of this being done with too high concentrations which can irreparably damage...
