Are these medicines okay to take before/after lip injections? What else can I do to reduce chances of bruising or swelling?

Thank you for your question joanne99. Juvederm is a filler used to enhance the appearance of the face. There is a risk for bruising and swelling after any injection. This can last up to two weeks. I recommend that my patients apply cold compresses after a treatment to minimize swelling. In our...

Juvederm lip cosmetic injections have possible side effects that may range from mild to moderate. So, yes it could possibly be the cause. However wait up to two weeks to allow the fillers to even out and soften to truly evaluate results.

I am very sorry this happened to you. Generally speaking, the treatment of vascular occlusions as far out as yours (as in - when dissolving the filler is no longer an option) has two stages. First, you need to care for the wound and prevent infection. You should be on oral antibiotics and...

Lips are very delicate, they bruise and swell easily.  It typically takes a good two weeks for them to settle.  It's best to follow up with your injector should you have any concerns.

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photographs.  Sorry that you are having some concerns about your postprocedure appearance.  Swelling and bruising is normal after treatment with Juvederm, especially in the lips.  Please keep in mind that it will take 2 weeks for normal po...

Thanks for your question. Rest assured that you haven't ruined your lip. Gentle massaging of the lip after an injection won't cause permanent damage, and bruising and swelling are common side effects after lip injections, especially within the first 24 to 48 hours. They will subside. The lips...