Turned away for lip fillers - what are my options? (photos)

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Hi, I went to have lip filler for the first time yesterday. The practitioner started the procedure. She did 2 injections on my lips and on the second she said when she pulled the syringe back she had some blood come into the top of it (can’t remember the technical word for this, but this happened with my friend who had hers done too). She then said that my veins are very close to the skin on my lips and she didn’t want to proceed. Recommended to see a doctor on Harley street but can’t afford!

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

They are going too deep when they inject. The vessel is about 1mm below the surface in everyone, it's not just you. It's good that they recognized their comfort level, but this is an issue that comes up more and more with the ability of really anyone to do fillers. One of the things you can do to combat this is inject a small amount of local anesthetic where the blood vessel comes in at the corner of the mouth to constrict it, but it is often an experience thing. And when its your face, spend the extra money, you deserve it.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Warmhearted270046,
I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. Many times I need to put more in one side than the other to attempt to even out the vermillion border (The red line of the lip). This helps provide more symmetry at times.For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I do not see any evidence of hypervascularity or venous lakes. It is not uncommon to puncture a blood vessel during injection. Application of pressure will usually control it within a short period of time after which the procedure may continue. Profuse or prolonged bleeding may signal a previously unrecognized bleeding disorder.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist for evaluation, examination, and probable treatment.Best wishes...

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