I would love to have my lips enhanced but I am worried about horror story complications. What type of filler do you use for the lips? What complications are associated with that filler? Can the filler be removed if the final results are not exactly what I want?
I use the hyaluronic acid fillers for lips- either Restylane or Juvederm. These fillers are very well tolerated and complications are virtually nonexistent. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to these fillers, but I have not see this in many thousands of injections. It is possible to have an outbreak of cold sores if you are one of those patients who has been exposed to this virus and gets these outbreaks. If so, I would treat you with Valtrex to prevent this. There are other very, very rare possible complications that are unforseen as with any medication. Yes, if you didn’t like the result, it can be erased with a medication called hyaluronidase.
I want lip augmentation via injectable fillers. I am most interested in hyaluronic acid fillers. After the injections, will my lips swell and if so, for how long? Once the swelling is gone, will my lips feel soft and natural or does the filler make them somewhat harder?
Yes, the lips do swell after any injection. The swelling lasts a day or two after hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm. Ice after the procedure helps reduce the swelling quicker. The lips are firmer after any filler, but I have not had any complaints about this.
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