I had my lips injected with juv 2 mos ago. My lips look great. He had to go higher on left upper lip bc my lips are assymetrical. Problem is that now the side with higher inject is pushing against my cheek when I smile creating a fold that has aged me! The other side looks fine tho. I don't want a permanent new wrinkle so should I have some filler removed on that one side? Or how long will it take to naturally dissolve? Will it go back to normal once it's gone or is this new fold permanent?:(
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Your concern is understandable. However, swelling and bruising are common side effects after lip injections, especially within the first 24 to 48 hours, and they will subside. You can minimize bruising by not consuming certain ingredients that cause bruising such as green tea, ginger, and...
It seems unsual to have lumps after that amount of time. Although Juvederm can last up to 1 year, so it may just be the product that was ill placed. Juvederm can be dissolved so I would suggest you follow up with your treating provider for options.
The Juvederm can look and feel a lumpy for about 1 - 2 weeks, but should settle down and look symmetrical then. If you are experiencing more concerns, I would follow up with your treating provider.