Swelling after Juvederm almost a year after the last session? What can I do? (photos)

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I’ve been getting Juvederm lip fillers for more than 3 years now and the last time I had them done was December 2016! Today I woke up with swollen lips and I feel a lot of pressure in them. Never have I experienced such a thing in the past 3 years. I go to the best clininc in the Czech Republic where I’m from and I’m very sure there was no suspicious material used for my lips. I’m currently in Los Angeles so it’s impossible for me to go see my doctor because she’s in Czech. I’m desperate

Joseph J. Castellano, MD · Answer

Hi there, sorry to hear you’re having problems with your lip filler. Experiencing swelling like this almost a year after your injections is certainly not normal, so I would suggest playing it safe and checking in with an experienced cosmetic surgeon in your area, even if it’s not the doctor you normally go to. If need be, your filler can be dissolved to avoid any further complications and smooth away the unevenness.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is unusual a year after Juvederm. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. If necessary, the Juvederm can be reversed with hyaluronidase. It may take a series of treatments. Best, Dr. Emer

Christian Paquet, MD · Answer

Hi lanuevekat,
It would be very rare to have any type of reaction from a filler product a year after its injection.  It could possibly be some type of allergic reaction that isn't related at all, but you are probably better off being evaluated by a physician.  If there was ever a concern that Juvederm could be contributing to any sort of issue, it can always be dissolved with the enzyme Hyaluronidase.
Best,
Dr. Paquet

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Ianuvekat,in most cases Juvederm causes swelling which resolves within two weeks. It should not cause swelling which last over a year after injecting. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

This isn't typical a year after Juvederm. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. If necessary, the filler can be reversed with hyaluronidase. I hope this helps.

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