How long should my lips feel stiff and swollen after Juvederm? (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.

Juvederm is a commonly used product for the lips.  Of course the more that is injected, the more swelling and stiffness should be expected.  In most cases, I use no more than 1/2 syringe for the lips.  Good news is that you have very full lips now, but bad news is that the stiffness may last a bit longer as "more" product dissolves.  If you truly cannot stand it, you could visit your PS and ask about options to partially remove the Juvederm.

It is common to get swelling after fillers into the lips. It is not normal to have irregularities or severe swelling. If you are unhappy you should speak to your physician and have the area injected with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that reverses the hyaluronic acid filler. For the next injections, consider Restylane Silk with cannula injection, this technique will limit the pain, swelling or bruising after the filler placement. It often takes up to two weeks for swelling to subside on its own. Find an expert in filler injections for your future treatments. Best, Dr. Emer.

Lips are sensitive to any trauma and multiple needle injections from filler will cause them to swell. This is normal and some patient's swelling resolves faster than others.  It is hard to predict how long they will be swollen, but if you avoid spicy foods, hot liquids, excessive lip use/massage of the lips, they will calm down eventually.  You should revisit your injector and be examined, sometimes some medication may be prescribed to speed up the swelling resolution.

Dear kandyjay22,With
a Juvederm, Restylane or Perlane treatment there is hardly any downtime at all.
Although, with lip treatments, there is a certain amount of noticeable swelling
that can last for several days.I suggest you consult with your board certified facial plastic surgeon who performed the injections. Schedule a follow-up consultation to express your concerns.