How long does swelling last after lip injections? I need to return to work but don't want to look like a cartoon character. Any tips to heal faster?

Oh man, I learned this the hard way. Got my lips done on a Thursday thinking I'd be fine by Monday. Wrong. My swelling was extreme - looked like I had an allergic reaction. But it calmed down by day 6. What really helped was following aftercare to the letter. I found this detailed post about lip injections treatment that suggested arnica gel for bruising and sleeping almost sitting up for three nights. Also drink tons of water but avoid straws because suction makes swelling worse. My biggest mistake was eating ramen (too much salt) which made everything puff up again. Be patient, don't panic if you look crazy on day two.