I got juv ultra plus XC 2 days ago. Right after last injection on lower lip there was blanching. Injector massaged & it returned to color- though My lip swelled & bruised right away- purple/black color. By the next AM, the dark bruising was mostly gone & had turned red. Now, 2 days following, I have pain resembling canker sore on that side of LL (I think a few injection sites even have tiny ulcers), 1 left over dark bruise inside lip and bruising under lip. Could this be necrosis?
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Thank you for your question. The symptoms you have described are typical following lip injections which can take up to 2 week resolve. If unhappy with your final results you can have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase. I recommend addressing your concerns with your concerns. Best of Luck!
Yes, this is normal. Lips can take up to 2 weeks to settle. Give it time and reassess. Sometimes arnica can help - occasionally premedications BEFORE filling such as antihistamines or predinisione can reduce future swelling. Physicians often prescribe these pre-meds to reduce the chances of...
Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling after filler injections especially in the lips which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve and see your final results. You can help reduce some swelling by applying cold compresses to the treated area. It is also advisable to avoid any...
