Cold sore outbreak post lip filler - could I be allergic? (Photos)

Normally, these two things have no interaction with one another. I recommend following up with your doctor for pre-and-after care questions, instructions, and concerns about the procedure you're interested in having. If you believe you are having a complication it is best to seek help as soon as...

Parts of the body do look the way they do in context with other areas. For the nose it is usually the relationship between the chin that causes this dynamic. A week chin with a large nose makes each look worse. A reduction rhinoplasty with conservative chin augmentation would be an ideal...

This looks like a combination of technique and possible reaction to either dissolver or filler, depending on the timing. Some of the filler may still be present and has crossed the wet dry border of your lips. If there is no palpable filler this could also represent an blister due to allergy of...

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...

I have had numerous patients report reduced chapping of lips after hyaluronic acid based fillers, and only 1 patient where they felt it made their lips more chapped. Its likely worth trying.

Thank you for your question! Lip filler is an effective way to add volume and correct any unevenness in the lips, so it could potentially be a good option for you. That said, any internal scar tissue that you have from your surgery may prevent lip filler from delivering an ideal result, so be...