Swollen 2 days after juvederm in lips (Photo)

Thank you for your question. It is very common for the lips to look
over corrected or fake the next day. I often tell my patients that this
is the "oh my gosh" day. This is due to all the swelling
that ensues. It may last a few days with every day showing a decrease
in swelling. The more you ice the first day or two, the less swelling
you will have. I would wait a few days to a week and then return to
your injector if you still have concerns after that. If you like the
look of the lips at some point during the swelling reduction, then take a
picture. This way you know what volume you like in the lips for the
future.

Thank you for your question. Swelling is a common side effect of lip injections and can last up to approx. 2 weeks. Sleep with your head slightly elevated and apply cold compresses 10 mins on several times a day. If you are still concerned contact your injector and discuss.Best,

Swelling after lip injections is very common. Studies have shown that with lip injections, younger patients swell more and bruise less, while older patients swell less and bruise more.Because swelling can be pretty severe after the injections, I typically counsel my working patients to get their injections on Fridays so that they are ready to go back to work on Monday. This allows for a solid 72 hours of healing.Michael M. Kim, MD

Swelling after hyaluronic acid filler is common, and expected, so much so that some dermatologists will prescribe a short course of oral steroids to prevent the swelling in select patients who swell easily.  Hyaluronic acid is hydrophilic which means water loving, so the more water you had that day the more your lips may swell since the procedure.  The good news, is that it usually goes away within a week or two.  I would not worry until it's been at least two weeks, as long as the swelling is not red and painful, which could be seen with infection.  To help lessen the swelling, I would prop up on extra pillows when you sleep, and I don't usually recommend heat because that dilates blood vessels, which may add more water, inflammation and swelling. Hang in there, be patient, and good luck.

Lips are notorious for swelling after procedures, trauma, etc.  As long as the swelling is soft and the overlying skin has normal color, it is unlikely that there is infection.  Now that several days have past since the injection, you might try applying heat to the area. My expectation is that your swelling will resolve over the next several days.