Updated May 2025
Lip Fillers Gone Wrong? Here’s What to Watch For and How to Fix It
You’ve recently had lip injections done and you were hoping for plump, luscious lips, but instead, you’re noticing that the results aren’t turning out quite as you expected.
While lip injections can beautifully enhance your features, poor technique, incorrect product choice, or improper aftercare can sometimes lead to less-than-ideal outcomes. Here’s how to tell if your lip filler has gone wrong and what you can do about it.
5 Signs of Bad Lip Filler or Lip Filler Gone Wrong
1. Uneven or Asymmetrical Lips
Are your lips looking off-balance or “duck-like”? If you’re still experiencing swelling or uneven results 2 weeks after your lip filler treatment, this could mean the filler was injected or placed improperly. A follow-up corrective and treatment with an experienced injector may be able to correct your lip filler concerns.
2. Lumps or Bumps
It’s normal to feel slight firmness after injection, but if lumps or nodules persist beyond 3-5 weeks, we highly recommend you follow up with the injector who initially did you lip filler treatment in Calgary. If you’re still concerned after the follow up we suggest getting a second opinion.
3. Infection
Swelling, heat, pus, or significant redness may be signs of infection and this needs immediate medical attention and may even require antibiotics. Although very rare, this may suggest that you were injected with a silicone-based or unapproved filler. Another reason your lip filler could look wrong is if your injector did not have the experience and technique required for the advanced techniques required for lip filler injections.
4. Overstretching
Repeated overfilling can lead to sagging or stretched tissue over time. This is why a personalized plan with a skilled injector is essential. Choosing an injector who is not afraid to say “no” to too much lip filler and who will be honest with you is important.
5. Necrosis (Tissue Death)
Rare but serious, symptoms include skin discolouration (white, grey, or blue), pain, blisters, and cold patches. This is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Your injector should be equipped with the proper dissolving agents, such as Hyaluronidase, to reverse your lip filler should something go wrong.
Can Lip Filler Mistakes Be Fixed?
If you’re wondering how to fix uneven lip filler or how to fix other lip filler complications, we have good news for you. Most complications can be corrected safely with the help of a trained medical aesthetician. At Juvea Aesthetics, we offer:
- Consultations for second opinions
- Filler dissolving treatments
- Tailored re-treatment plans for natural, symmetrical results
Lip Filler Correction Before & After
Why Choose Juvea Aesthetics
- Highly experienced team of injectors
- Specializing in filler corrections and natural-looking enhancements
- Extensive experience in treating diverse skin tones and facial anatomies with a deep understanding of ethnic features
- Trusted by thousands of clients across Canada
What Happens If My Lip Injections Go Wrong?
At Juvea Aesthetics, we specialize in Lip Filler Corrections in Calgary. If you think your lip filler was done incorrectly or you just aren’t happy with the results Book a consultation at our medi spa for a second look. We also have a detailed guide on how we can repair any botched lips: “How To Fix Botched Lip Fillers”. Read it for more information.
At Juvea Aesthetics, we are redefining your natural beauty. At our medi spas in Calgary and Edmonton, we are focused and committed to highlighting your best features without compromising the integrity of your unique beauty. We believe in enhancing your natural look with premium medical aesthetics in Calgary, including Botox, dermal fillers, lip injections and belkyra. We also offer vitamin drips and therapy, mesotherapy and skincare consultations. Schedule your appointment at our Calgary medi spa by calling 403-975-7523.
