5 days post op Juvederm in my lips. Should I be concerned about bruising getting worse? (photos)

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I had juvederm in my lips on Wednesday night - It is now the 5th day and my bruising has gotten worse! I did have numbing & pain at the bruise area and above the bruise on the lower lip but the pain seems to be gone. The bruise however seems to be getting darker & lower. Is this normal healing? The injecting doctor told me to take some aspirin & apply a warm compress and send more pictures tomorrow (I don't live close to the office). I can cover it will makeup but it still looks scary.. Thanks

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am sorry to hear your unhappy with your lip injection. At 5 days your still swollen and it can be asymmetrical, esp. with an underlying bruise.  You did not mention what type of juvaderm filler was used or the amount injected. The swelling could last for another 1-2 weeks.  You need to discuss your treatment with your physician. Discontinue the aspiroin and use warm compresses.   Rest assured if the asymmetry persists after 2 weeks then it can easy be reversed.  Best Wishes

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Bruises do change color and shape as you heal. By applying traumeel cream to a bruise post injection you can decrease bruising. Avoid aspirin for 10 days prior to injection and a week afterwards. Tylenol is a good treatment for any post injection discomfort. Avoid hot places after an injection and apply cold compresses 10 mins on and 10 mins off. Hope this helps.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

If you are concerned about bruising after fillers, I would generally avoid taking aspirin or other NSAIDS both before and after your treatment.  However, given the numbness and pain your are experiencing, your Doctor may have some other concerns about your condition.  In situations of impending necrosis after fillers, aspirin and warm compresses are definitely indicated.  This is a situation much better handled in person than over the internet; I would definitely keep in close contact with your injecting Physician.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

It is difficult to say with certainty from the photographs whether this represents normal healing.  It is wise to communicate with the injecting physician.  I encourage you to continue doing so and, even if you live a distance from the office, I recommend making the trip if requested by your physician to do so.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

ASPIRIN???? NO!!!! Are you sure you were told aspirin??? That would make the bruise worse......//////////////

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