Will this 'duckish' look go away after Juvederm nearly a week ago? (Photos)

In my opinion, the duckish protruding upper lip is not attractive and because it is unnatural it is a give-away that someone has filler in their lips. Sometimes too much filler is placed in the lip or in the white area above the lip or the filler injected is too thick and stiff for the lips. However, this area commonly swells a bit after filler placement temporarily even when the right amount of filler is placed. Icing the lips and avoiding too much movement for the first 48 hours after injection will help this to go away more quickly. At times however, some swelling and feeling of lumpiness may take one to two weeks to settle down.  If your issue still persists after two to three weeks, it’s best to check back with your provider. Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm can be dissolved or partially dissolved with a simple injection.

Swelling of the lips post filler injection can take some time to resolve, sometimes 3-4 weeks.  If you are concerned, however, I would make an appointment to discuss your issues with the doctor who performed the procedure.  If this unwanted cosmetic result does not resolve itself, there are dissolving agents that can be injected to minimize the presence of the filler.

The initial swelling can last 2 weeks. Your lips do not appear to be overly "duckish" but if you do not like the appearance once the swelling has settled ask for less filler next time you have them done. You can also opt to have a lip flip instead of fillers.

Swelling after lip injections is common and can take up to two weeks to resolve.  You can gently massage the lips to help soften the area.  If after two weeks you still have concerns, return to your injector for an evaluation.  If desired, the product can be dissolved.

You likely have swelling, which can last for 1 to 2 weeks after lip injections. You can apply firm pressure between two fingers on the lips for a few days, for 5 minutes a time, in order to help decrease the swelling.If you're unhappy with your final results, you can always have the treatment reversed with hyaluronidase. Technique is really important when it comes to lip fillers, so be sure to see an experienced cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer