I have 0.5ml injected in September and an added 1ml in October, up until last month i have been 100% happy with the results. I have had small lumps form at 3 or 4 or the injection points. Also, this week i have been unwell, just a common cold, but my lips have swollen so much and the filler seems to be harder than ever, it causes slight pain when pressure is applied. Is this due to an infection, the cold or just a side effect of the filler?
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Thank you for your question. It is common to having swelling after filler injections, which can result in puffy appearance. It takes up to 2 weeks for all swelling to resolve and to see your final results. I suggest allowing your results more time to mature and in the meantime you can use ice or...
All fillers including non- Vycross HA, HA, PMMA, fat ...etc... can cause arterial occlusion. Dr Chesnut is also correct about suspension steroid injections. This is why I firmly believe that patients should see doctors who have not only the eye for filler injections but are well trained in...
Hi Ms. Illinoise,
Juvederm Ultra and Ultra plus work great in the lips for building up volume. I'm not sure why you didn't get the results you where looking for. I think your lips are beautiful. But, there doesn't seem to be a big difference between the two pictures you posted....