It's been 4 and a half hours since I had juvederm injections in my lips for the first time. The doctor didn't do a dental block and only used numbing cream on my lips and around my mouth. My lips are beginning to regain some sensitivity by I am still numb around my mouth. Is this normal?
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Generally, any bruising has disappeared by 10-14 days. The initial swelling may be minimal. Often after a few days , the areas injected are looking very nice. Do not get a treatment just a few days prior to a big event. You will bruise for sure!
Hello,
Injectable fillers such as Juvederm should last longer then a couple of weeks. It is important to remember that any injectable placed into the lips will typically cause moderate swelling. This swelling peaks around 48 hours and will usually take about 7-14 days to completely res...
I recommend that it is worth having
your doctor try to break down the product with hyaluronidase. If it is still
present, then this will help to break it down.
