Possible (delayed) reaction to lip filler? (Photo)

Delayed swelling after Juvederm is uncommon and should be checked out by your physician.  Swelling after a Juvederm treatment typically goes away within a few days, a week at most.  Swelling such as seen in your photo may be a type of angioedema which can be triggered by ingesting new foods or medication.  A complete history and physical exam is needed to clarify what is triggering this type of swelling.Good luck!

Thank you for submitting your question. It is rare but swelling in the perioral region and face 4-6 weeks after lip injections may occur.  This is due to touching the treated area post procedure can lead to mild infection. This easily treated with course of antibiotics. Steroids will also help with the swelling.  I use betadyne for prep. prior to all my lip injections.  Please see your physician for an examination.  Best Wishes.

It is common to get swelling after fillers into the lips. It is not normal to have irregularities or severe swelling. If you are unhappy you should speak to your physician and have the area injected with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that reverses the hyaluronic acid filler. For the next injections, consider Restylane Silk with cannula injection, this technique will limit the pain, swelling or bruising after the filler placement. It often takes up to two weeks for swelling to subside on its own. Find an expert in filler injections for your future treatments. Best, Dr. Emer.