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Juvederm
1 mo post Juvederm on top lip, one side is visibly bigger than other. Dissolve one side or get a little more injected?
Swelling after lip filler can take up to 2 weeks to resolve due to the high vascularity of lips. In my experience, the lips tend to be the most swollen the first 3 days after the initial injection but may take up to 2 weeks depending on the amount of product used and whether there was any bruising. It looks like you may have a small bruise at the left upper lip. It may be a good idea to wait for the swelling to resolve and then decide whether or not you're happy with the results. You can also consider adding some filler in the lower lip to for a more classic lip shape, where the bottom lip is larger than the top lip. Worst case scenario, you can have the filler removed using a product called hyaluronidase that will breakdown the existing filler.
Clinical Context
Lip asymmetry after filler can come from swelling, bruising, or sleeping position rather than uneven placement. These effects usually fade as the tissue settles. If one side stays firmer, lumpier, or larger after swelling resolves, that suggests uneven filler distribution rather than normal healing. Your injector can examine the area in person to tell the difference and recommend whether to wait longer, add a small amount of filler, or dissolve some product with hyaluronidase.
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