Hi! I got juvederm injected saturday and The swelling wasnt bad, a little worse on sunday. Monday the swelling was like gone but later that day one of the sides starten to swell slowly and Now I look like the photo...help im scared! Is this normal? What should i do?? I have had injektions before and norhing like this have happen! Answear fast! Have a nice day!
December 21, 2015
Answer: Swelling after lip filler 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.
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December 21, 2015
Answer: Swelling after lip filler 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.
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March 6, 2014
Answer: Swelling in lips 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.
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March 6, 2014
Answer: Swelling in lips 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.
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