Is the swelling and “cartoon look” normal? (Photos)

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I got a syringe of Juvaderm Ultra yesterday afternoon. I’ve been icing it on and off since then and slept elevated last night. I’ve had no bruising, but the swelling seems worse than from what I’m seeing with others wove has the same treatment. It feels very stiff and I can’t even lip my top lip! Will this cartoon “duck bill” go down or is this what I can expect the results to be? I’m in freak out mode! The first pic was 10 mins after injections 2nd pic is today

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Swelling and bruising are common after lip injections and can take up to two weeks to resolve.  Continue to follow the advice of your injector.  Some patients find using the supplements Arnica and Bromelain to be helpful as well.  If after two weeks you still have concerns, return to your injector for an evaluation.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

This is totally normal swelling after a lip injection. Lips can get very swollen for the first few days. Ice for today and tomorrow and you will see improvement.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! Your swelling is within normal limits and consistent with one day post injection. if you are concerned, then you can always get in contact with your injector. Best of luck!

White Orchid Spa - Account Suspended · Answer

I can appreciate you being worried, but swelling this soon after lip filler injections is very common and yes, it can sometimes be "cartoon-y". The swelling should slowly decrease as the days go by, but give yourself two weeks before you fully judge how you feel about the treatment you received. 
I hope this helps! :)

Sagar Patel, MD · Answer

This is meant to be reassuring that all lips will be swollen after the injection for about 3 days. Some injection materials swell more than others and some people swell more than others. Give it a few days and if its still too much at about a week then go back to your injector for some some dissolving! Gooooood luck!

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