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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
What caused rapid loss of Juvederm filler in my lips and what can be done about it?
Hi Yana,
I agree with Dr. Salemy. As with other aspects of your health, certainly smoking can adversely affect the longevity of the product. If you have to return within a month for more product, you may ask your physician if... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Juvederm lip injections - How long does swelling last?
Your question has probably been answered by now as you can usually tell within 24 hours after Juvederm injections whether there is too much (as long as there has not been excessive bleeding or hematoma formation). If there is too much or if it... more
| Steven Teitelbaum, MD |  |
Juvederm - Can I get "pouty lips" from Juvederm?
Do you look better now than before you got it? That is the question. It is not whether you liked it better when you were swollen than now. it is only about the improvement relative to the way you were before you walked into your doctor's... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Do Restylane lip injections always give good results?
In the hands of an experienced practitioner, restylane can produce excellent results for restylane. However, restylane must be injected properly and in appropriate amounts to provide natural looking results. more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Lip augmentation - How painful are Juvederm lip injections?
There are many techniques which can be used to lessen the discomfort associated with Juvederm injections in any part of the face. Ice, topical numbing creams, and distractors (such as vibrating devices or pinching) can often help to minimize the... more
| Edmond A. Zingaro, MD |  |
What's the best lip wrinkle treatment?
Depending on the depth of lip wrinkles, there are a number of options. Very superficial wrinkles can be treated using microdermabrasion and/or fillers. Small amounts of Botox injected very judiciously works very well. More... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
Does Restylane work for lips?
Restylane is my first choice of fillers when injecting the lips. Juvederm also works well. . .but I prefer Restylane (less volume is usually needed to achieve the same results in my experience).
It is possible to achieve fuller,... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
Do Restylane injections cause cold sores?
If you are prone to getting cold sores, any form of trauma or stress can cause the cold sores to become activated.
Restylane can NOT cause a cold sore, but if you already have a history of cold sores, then having an injection of Restylane (or... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
What are potential Juvederm reactions?
According to the Juvederm website:
"Side effects were usually mild to moderate lasting 7 days or less and included temporary injection site reactions like redness, pain, firmness, swelling and bumps."
In my practice, though not a... more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
Juvederm for lips - good for lip augmentation?
Juvederm is a great filler to "plump" the lips. I use it all the time. This is one of several filler products that can be used on the lips. more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
What are my options for permanent lip augmentation?
Artefill was actually approved by the FDA for the cosmetic correction of nasolabial folds in November of 2006. However, Artefill should not be used in the lips. The potential for problems is too great.
Bumps or irregularities cannot be removed -... more
| Daniel C. Mills, MD |  |
What is Alloderm?
Alloderm is a collagen matrix that is acellular in nature. That is to say, it is cadaver skin that has had all the cells taken out of it, and just leaves the collagen behind. It is like having a shell of a building there, without all the walls,... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD | |
Juvederm - what are these white bumps around my lips?
If the Juvederm was injected too superficially, then you should be able to feel the bumps. To make sure you really cannot feel them, try putting some thin oil on your lips. This tends to make your fingers much more sensitive when it comes to... more
| Shawn Allen, MD |  |
Lip augmentation - how to get a natural look?
Lips are one of the easiest areas to treat with fillers. Understanding what makes lips beautiful is helpful in obtaining great results. However, the "ideal lip" as often described in dermatology literature may not be achievable in... more
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