New to lip injections, I had my first filler done today at 3:30pm. My lip appears to have a lump at the top and it's 1am now (check bottom right photo for most up to date) and the lip bump hasn't gone done but it has become bigger. I know it hasn't been long enough to tell but I'm curious if the nurse did a good job doing my (mostly upper) lips? She used a full syringe of Revanesse Kiss. Any thoughts or tips for this after care ?
June 4, 2016
Answer: Swelling/Bruising/Lumpiness (early) from Fillers I always tell my patients to not love their filler injections for 2 weeks. Swelling is very common and sometimes immediate. It can last 3-7 days and a good idea is to use cold compresses. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This may be applied for 3 minutes, 3 times per day, for up to 3 days. This is best done with a bag of peas in a zip lock bag. Only apply light pressure to the area but gentle massage might be necessary if the bump is from the filler material itself. Get Arnica gel if you can find some and apply a few times a day as well to help treat any swelling. Avoid any blood thinners. Bruising can also last 1-2 weeks. I don't recommend hyaluronidase this early and wait a few weeks until the swelling has resolved. If it is persistent or you are worried, set up a follow up appointment with your dermatologist.
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June 4, 2016
Answer: Swelling/Bruising/Lumpiness (early) from Fillers I always tell my patients to not love their filler injections for 2 weeks. Swelling is very common and sometimes immediate. It can last 3-7 days and a good idea is to use cold compresses. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling only if needed. This may be applied for 3 minutes, 3 times per day, for up to 3 days. This is best done with a bag of peas in a zip lock bag. Only apply light pressure to the area but gentle massage might be necessary if the bump is from the filler material itself. Get Arnica gel if you can find some and apply a few times a day as well to help treat any swelling. Avoid any blood thinners. Bruising can also last 1-2 weeks. I don't recommend hyaluronidase this early and wait a few weeks until the swelling has resolved. If it is persistent or you are worried, set up a follow up appointment with your dermatologist.
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June 2, 2016
Answer: Lip swelling following augmentation Thank you for your question. Lips commonly swell following filler injections. In addition to normal swelling you may have developed a small hematoma or blood collection under the skin and/or mucosa. Ice can help to minimize the swelling. Additionally, massage to the area helps to flatten out bumps or contour abnormalities. I would recommend waiting a full two weeks for the swelling to subside and if unhappy with the result return to the physician who performed the injection. Always make sure you are receiving your treatments for an experienced provider. Best wishes,Cody Koch
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June 2, 2016
Answer: Lip swelling following augmentation Thank you for your question. Lips commonly swell following filler injections. In addition to normal swelling you may have developed a small hematoma or blood collection under the skin and/or mucosa. Ice can help to minimize the swelling. Additionally, massage to the area helps to flatten out bumps or contour abnormalities. I would recommend waiting a full two weeks for the swelling to subside and if unhappy with the result return to the physician who performed the injection. Always make sure you are receiving your treatments for an experienced provider. Best wishes,Cody Koch
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