Juvederm side effects - discussion

(unregistered guest) 8 Apr 2007

I just had Juvederm filled in my nasal folds on Friday. So far, I've been disappointed. The office did not give me literature on the product nor gave me instrucitons for before or after of what to do/not to do. I have bumps/lumps and it looks like a thread has been threaded in my skin with beads every so often. I'm concerned. Will this go away and will it dissolve and smooth out or will I look like someone strung a necklace of pearls under my skin? The left side was injected with more Juvederm and it's not as bad with the bumps - it's just one thick line and I did bruise moderately on the that side. I'm feeling like I should not have done this procedure at all and I'm not sure if the bumps will go away. If they don't, then what? I'm hoping for the best, but it's been 2 days and I've not seen the bumps do anything but stand out. HELP!!

Erin (unregistered guest) 21 Apr 2007

I had juvederm four days ago to plump my lips and I'm very disappointed. I've had bad bruising on the right side of my lip and have several bumps on the inside of my lips. Its causing a lumpy and swollen appearance. after four days the bumps have not subsided. Its painful and very uncomfortable. My doctor did not tell me about the lumps or the bruising but simply prepared me for swelling for two days maximum. I am worried that the bumps won't go away. I would not do this procedure again.

amy guest (unregistered guest) 13 Jun 2007

I am thinking about Juvederm on the lips...Would you recommend it? Did the bumps clear up and look more natural? Thanks in advance

tsd973@hotmail.com (unregistered guest) 23 Jan 2008

OMG! I am in the same boat as you. I had Juvederm done on Monday to plump my laugh lines out and I now look worse than when I started. I have that string thing too with bumps along it. It looks like someone scratched me directly on my laugh line and has 3 pimple -looking bumps attached it it. I can't even cover it with make-up. On the other side I have a red bruise. I hope this goes away!!!!! I will never try injections like this again. This was my first time and last!!!! Are you trying anything to get rid of the swelling. I bought some arnica gel which is supposed to help with the bruising and swelling. I hope it works!

Sunni (unregistered guest) 13 Feb 2008

I had the same experience a couple of years ago but with Restylne. There is something they can do. I dont know the name of the chemical but it comes in a vial like Juvederm and it is injected into the area of the bead and it dissolves it.

emmy (unregistered guest) 21 Feb 2008

The great thing about Juvederm is that it can be dissolved easily unlike the other fillers. I used to work with a doctor and spent all day assisting him pumping lips up, or smoothing out folds. I have to say after having Restylane injected into my own lips, that it does take more than afew days until you feel normal again. My lips felt all bumpy and hard. I almost started to regret what I had done because i felt they would always feel like that but, thankfully after a couple of weeks i felt like i hadnt had anything done at all. It will take a while for your body to settle down so dont worry. Alot of the swelling comes from the dumbing injection not from the product so if your feeling brave :) and want little down time from work I would suggest skipping that. Ask your doctor if he has a zimmer machine(blows out ice cold air) or simply numb the area with ice right before he injects. Its makes the world of difference in the recovery time and also the doctor can be more accurate in where he puts the product because the numbing injection will swell you even before he begins. If anyone wants I can recommend a great doctor in Jackson, MS.

ginagirl (unregistered guest) 27 Feb 2008

I just had the juvederm done on my lips. They are naturally thin. My friend is an RN and did it for me. I think it's who does the injections that make the differance. my lips look amazing. Fuller and I look younger. I did have a little bump but went away. I am so thriled

drgnfly (unregistered guest) 2 Mar 2008

Wow i am suprised to hear that. Maybe its not being injected properly, because I have had both. I did have restalyne in my n.folds and it was great but felt a bit harder then juvederm. I just recently got juvaderm in my lips and n.folds and I couldnt be happier, it looks amazing and feels and looks so much smoother. It wasnt as painfull either(it still hurt a bit dont get me wrong but not as much)

violeta diaz (unregistered guest) 10 Mar 2008

I had a friend tried it and looks great. Just dont over doit or do the french lips.

anne (unregistered guest) 11 Mar 2008

Please send me the dr's name...Thanks What is the cost? Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).

Ava (unregistered guest) 18 Mar 2008

I have had Juvederm injected in my horizontal forehead lines by a plastic surgeon in Dec. They said they used a half of the syringe and I could come back in 6 months for another set of injections with the remaining product on the syringe. I read on your forum this should not be done. Is this standard? In addition, I felt that the injection sites were too few and lumpy. Any suggestions or comments.

DJ (unregistered guest) 18 Mar 2008

I just had Juvederm done last night around my nose, lips, chin and laugh lines. I am soooo bruised on my chin, looks like I was punched out!! I also bought Arnica gel, and I sure hope it works, I can't even cover it up with makeup. But I don't have the string thing with bumps, just the bruise. The things we do to fight age.....

Branch433 9 Apr 2008

Was your work done in New York City. I am looking for a good doctor in NY

sophielyn (unregistered guest) 10 Apr 2008

who is the doc in jackson, ms?

Floellen Rickard (unregistered guest) 16 Apr 2008

I'm so very sorry to hear about your poor experience. I'd recommend either discussing your displeasure with your doctor or even getting the opinion of another plastic surgeon. I must agree with some of the others; I believe the person performing the injection is what determines the outcome more than anything. I had the Juvederm done on my laugh lines and lips and they came out incredible. Mine was performed by a plastic surgeon (in the office of course). I had VERY little bruising and was able to cover it with make-up the same day it was performed. The slight discoloration only lasted for 2 days. No bumps or swelling. Get a second opinion and best of luck to you.

janice adams (unregistered guest) 15 May 2008

I need to know a great dr in jackson, ms. that is where i live and i also would like to know how much it cost. Thanks,

Carol Ann 17 May 2008

I am scheduled to go for juviderm in my smile lines this week. Now I am really scared. I am a teacher and have to go to work the next day....that's all I need to do is look HORRIBLE AND SWOLLEN.. Please let me know your thoughts after reading your note I am going to cancel..

Brea (unregistered guest) 26 May 2008

I had Juvederm injections at the corners of my lower lip to remove some lip wrinkles and the bruising was so horrible it literally turned BLACK for over five days! Two months later, I still have purple discoloration patches on both sides of my chin. I would NEVER EVER do any facial injections again and I would not recommend it for anyone. The unknown factors far outweigh the silly small benefits of normal facial aging lines. hmmmm ... a few wrinkles versus purple discoloration patches ...

Carol Ann 26 May 2008

Did you have it done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon? Sorry to hear this news.

Carol Ann 26 May 2008

Sorry to hear this... Did you have it done by a reputable Plastic Surgeon?

Shawn Allen, MD 26 May 2008

I have never had a patient with this type of complication. Is the color more blue than purple? This can be from injection placed too superficially in the skin. Was this done by an board-certified dermatologist? If so please go back to them and explain the problem and ask them for a treatment to remove the product. Very simple to do one small shot or tiny pore created to drain any material, should leave no marks/ scars etc. Please let us know what they say/do as this is highly unusual.

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JP (unregistered guest) 28 May 2008

The good news is that the bumps/lumps will disolve and disappear over time and smooth over. The problem is not with the product(either Juvederm or Restylane) but with the practioner who is injecting the product. I have experienced the same thing because the Doctor was inexperienced with the product. The next time I found a board certified plastic surgeon who knows what he is doing and have had perfect results for years with Restylane and now with the Juvederm. When I asked my Doctor why his injections didn't cause the "thread," he said that it takes skill and an artistic hand when injecting the area. While I pay a little more I feel it is worth it to get the maximum benefit possible from the product.

Shawn Allen, MD 28 May 2008

You have hit the nail on the head!! Please spread the word to your friends about the excellent injector you have found! Just because we are cosmetic dermatologists or plastic surgeons does not guarantee we will necessarily all have similar skills with fillers. This is truly an art , requiring a keen eye and an ability to judge the subtle differences in each patients face and enhance their natural beauty. Therefore, word of mouth is the best way to be ensured of great results or ask your injector if he/she has any patient references they could call to understand better what to expect. As a guideline do start with the skin experts (dermatologists/ plastic surgeons / facial plastic surgeons)if you dont have references and then go from there.

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angelaelser 9 Jul 2008

We use "Arnica Montana" orally and topically in our practice to decrease the risk of bruising. Find a health food store in your area and ask for Arnica. We do tons of injectables and have never had the kind of buising we read about on these venues.I've even had clients come in 6 months post LipoDissolve (recieved at other at other clinics) and are still bruised. We suggest Arnica and those that take it report back that even older bruises resolve in days. We use "Boiron" homeopathic remedys. You can also buy them on-line.