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Can I reinject my lips with filler after 2 days of the first injection?
While it's difficult to see a less than perfect result on a daily basis, I would strongly encourage you to wait 2 weeks before injecting additional product. Lip swelling is invariable after filler injection and typically takes at least 1 week to resolve, sometimes up to 2 weeks, if there is significant bruising. By injecting additional filler too soon, it will be difficult to accurately correct asymmetries. Imagine chasing a moving target: as swelling reduces, the lip shape will continue to change.
Clinical Context
Swelling and mild asymmetry are normal in the days after lip filler and usually settle on their own as tissue relaxes. Gently pressing on the lips or watching them move while talking or smiling can help you tell whether firmness is just swelling rather than filler sitting unevenly. Taking photos in similar lighting each day can help you track real changes versus temporary puffiness. Waiting until swelling fully resolves gives the clearest picture before deciding whether more filler is truly needed.
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