Juvederm side effects - discussion

pattymo 27 Mar 2013

After reading a couple of these, I don't think the bruising is worth it. I want something I can do and be able to go back to work. Younger looking 54 yr old may not be possible without side effects...

yellowgirl80 11 Apr 2013

The bruising is nothing I had juvederm injected under my eyes a year ago I have blue Bags under my eyes now like a got punched looks horrible

munkie 28 Feb 2013

ME I had Juvederm in my lips and lines above my lips and corners of my mouth for that downward turn..2 days ago. Tumeric is excellent for inflammation and today I am sooo happy with the results! No swelling, lumps, or bumps. I wanted to run back and show the results and give a hug to the administrator. This is my first time. I'm 47. and know this is going to be my addiction. I've previously had botox in my forehead (between my eyebrows) and was always pleased with the results What a difference this Juvederm has made....Nobody has said anything, and i'm happy about that, but I love how my lips look....so natural ! I want them to stay this way they look so yummy, i want to kiss myself.hahahaha Be patient and try tumeric (I used 500mg every two hours) for the inflammation and swelling. I used that and ice as well as kept elevated on two pillows for two nights-no side sleeping-no belly sleeping.......I couldn't be happier!! YEY FOR JUVEDERM! and Goodbye lines!

jbellyd 18 Feb 2013

Hi I do forehead, by the eyes and anything that can be done. Again I would go to a good doctor pref a plastic surgeon and tell them what you want. Brow droop is not so common, only when they inject too near to the brow or over inject. To me the most important thing is someone who knows exactly what I want and where and how much to inject. See a few people, do some research and then when you feel comfortable you wont worry about this. Hope this helps x

darlene1276 18 Feb 2013

jbellyd Do u do the whole forehead I am nervous to do that I do the 11s but worry bout brow droop and you been getting this done for 10 yrs me 2 years

darlene1276 18 Feb 2013

Jbellyd My juvederm finally settled in and I will try it again with another injector as for botox I do my 11's how often do you do both

jbellyd 18 Feb 2013

Hi Darlene1276, I just started juvaderm and love it I see more of a result in the lips than the nasal folds but botox I do every 6 to 7 months but when I did Dysport after 6 months I still had a little left. I do all my upper face, I think dysport is nice for a change. Where did you have your juvaderm I did lips and nasal folds and a little on the corners of the mouth just below the lips. I think with anything the injector is the most important thing. x

Vain1959 18 Feb 2013

Well here I am four weeks and a few days later. On the exact anniversary of the fourth week I went to the Dr and had oxygen applied to my mouth. I would have a day, sometimes one and a half days of "decent" looking lips then they would puff and eventually the lip line would get pronounced and rigid. It took this long to be able to smile or talk without looking like a freak. Now, I also went from no lips basically to slightly filled lips. One syringe took care of both lips and some between the nose and mouth rebuild from flat to cupid like. This was the most unnatural part for me and lesson learned. Btwn the mouth and nose it was bucky beaver protrusion looking. I had dental blocks on top of that and I always swell after that. Four weeks of YUCK. My husband said "either it is looking better or I am used to looking at your mouth now". Sigh. Would I do it again? I say no. But I think maybe if only a half syringe, not building my youthful cupid bow thing, maybe.

jbellyd 18 Feb 2013

Hi so sorry to hear this it is such a shame you are not happy with the results. I firstly have never heard of juvaderm between the nose and the lips, this is a new one on me, very interesting. I had my lips done 3 weeks ago and love love love them just under 1 syringe and contour of the top lips and the rest on the corners of lips just below, I just wanted a fuller natural look and love it. I went back the next week and had the nasal folds done. I had a bit of bruising and swelling but used arnica cream and that worked well. What will you do now, has your doctor suggested anything like dissolving the juvaderm. I hope you get it sorted. I am really curious about juvaderm being injected between the nose and lip as I have never heard of this. Best wishes and good luck x sometimes the injector is to blame as I think the product is super.

Vain1959 18 Feb 2013

Thanks for the reply! He was re-creating the natural lines that come down to the lips at the place they point...not explaining well, but he felt it was too flat and that (age 53 here) it was because women tend to lose their natural contours here. It resulted in a puffy top lip in my opinion. I will not do that again. My doctor's claim to being better qualified is that he was an oral surgeon and therefore is knowledgable about the area between forehead and neck. He stated that he had to show some plastic surgeons in a conference a few weeks ago where the dental blocks were. He likes the natural look of not perfect symetric too. Lots of signs that perhaps he is not the one for me. My lips really are looking better, but I still have issues. Like a "lump" of juvederm right in the center of my top lip. He has never massaged it since the day of treatment. Just says "give it time". Four weeks almost sent me over the edge. He prescribed a gel to stop the swelling week 3 and it helped "some". What I think they don't get is it is what it is, too much contouring in the area between lip/nose and I just plain don't need much in my lips. One side is different to a degree and in the right light it is not smooth looking.

depressedgirl 18 Feb 2013

I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm having a similar issue, only the place I went to used two vials of juvederm plus all over my face (I'm 29). Huge mistake! I'm seeing another doctor today to try and fix this mess. Do you know the name of the gel you are using for the swelling?

Vain1959 18 Feb 2013

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluocinonide Fluocinonide is the name and here is a link. And I am so grateful he only used one vial. His wife's entire face (she is also my age) is full of juvederm...when she presses on her cheeks it leaves an indent for a second or so. Spongy. I just wanted my flat lips and wrinkles somewhat taken care of. Natural enough where folks just wondered what was different and to look fresher. He did botox in my forehead and crow's feet and that looks amazing. Def doing that again.

jbellyd 18 Feb 2013

Keep us upto date with whats going on. I love botox also but am in favour at the moment of dysport as I think it lasts longer and the effects super. Also I never had a dental block I just had numbing cream and it was fine. I would get a second opinion if I was you go and see another doctor and I think if a good one he can tell you what has happened. Injecting into the lips and contouring smooths the lines above and I personally think and this is just my opinion I am not a doctor, this is your problem the injections of lines above the lips. Its a worry who we put our trust in especially where our looks are concerned. It worries me further that his wife's face is spongy, I am sitting here pressing my face and no spongy feeling. You can get it dissolved but I would get a second opinion and find another doctor. Good luck and keep me updated xx

jbellyd 18 Feb 2013

I used Arnica cream for the swelling and it works quick. Keep us updated. Just a question and I am not being rude you are 29 and so young did you want juvaderm all over your face or was it the doctors advice. I started botox at 32 years old and have used for 10 years and just now I have got juvaderm, each to their own, I am just curious and it is such a shame you are not happy with the results. I wish you well x

depressedgirl 18 Feb 2013

Thank you. I actually went in to try a little botox around my eyes. The medspa was running a special on juvederm and convinced me that having juvederm would prevent my fine lines from turning into wrinkles. I made a huge mistake by not researching the medspa or the product. This woman injected entirely too much in my lips, around my smile and in my cheeks. I now know to stay away from specials at med spas (well med spas in general) and places that want to change your entire face!

jbellyd 18 Feb 2013

Oh wow that is terrible, people shouldnt be allowed to access to a syringe. I feel so sorry for you especially paying for the pleasure and then not being happy. Have you been back to her. What rubbish these people say. Fine lines wont obviously turn to wrinkles cause of the amount of juvederm she injected, obviously she loves her job a little too much. Poor you x

depressedgirl 18 Feb 2013

Agree. I went back to the med spa twice to have it dissolved. They charged me for those visits and when it didnt all go away they told me there was nothing else they could do. Since then I've spent a lot of money on consultations and treatments with two of the best doctors in my area. Yesterday I became very frusterated with the situation and finally wrote a negative review on google for the med spa because I dont want anyone else to go through all of this. This prompted them to call and offer to "treat me" (google reviews are not anonymous). I don't want to go anywhere near that place now unless it's to get refunded. It really is all about the skills of the injector as I think juvederm can be a great product when injected conservatively on actual wrinkles.

jbellyd 19 Feb 2013

My goodness cant believe they charged you to dissolve it. How unkind and then to call to make an offer, disgusting. SO happy you wrote the review and tell them you want a refund. They must know they are wrong that is why they called you. What did the other doctors say to you did they say what they did wrong at the spa. Stand by your guns and tell them to stick their offer xx

Williams Realtor 25 Jan 2013

I had Juvederm 6 months ago, the result was wonderful! Now it is wearing off and is lumpy (hard) lines and looks strange where the syringe went in. I see my doctor next Tuesday. CONFUSED now.

depressedgirl 14 Feb 2013

Sounds like my face. What did your doctor do? I have an appointment Monday to see whats going on.

Bekhoury 14 Feb 2013

My doctor dissolved the juvederm.. She had to massage it to dissolve the lumps.. Hang in there and be positive as it will go away. It will get worse before it gets better but it will go away... Quicker if your doctor dissolves it. I will be thinking of you..

Bekhoury 8 Jan 2013

Thanks for sharing.. I started getting lumps from the juvederm 3 WEEKS LATER!! Apparently a weird allergic reaction. My doctor dissolved it and wants to see me in a week. I'm so bummed, this was my Xmas present to myself :( Now I'm worried I'll still have some lumps for months until its out of my system. Thanks Chrissie for posting..

karolina1983 15 Jan 2013

please let me know how did your doctor get rid of lumps.? i just started to having after my lips done ! please let me know !

JJLOVE 18 Dec 2012

Hello everyone, i done 1 syringe of Juvederm for lower and upper lips, it was 2 weeks ago , my lips still swollen and hurt, besides it looks uneven and bumpy, i hv that firmness inside both lips i can feel it and it shows... my lips look horrible ... i went to a "good beverly hills Dr" as i thought:((( i would not recommend it to anybody.... im depressed now, i paid 650$, to suffer ... i hope eventually my lips will get their normal look as before procedure !!!!

Megan P (Community Manager) 19 Dec 2012

Here is a Q&A that might be helpful to you JJLOVE:

How Long Does Juvederm Smile Last in the Lips?

I'm really sorry to hear how you are feeling. Some people have opted to have their filler dissolved if they weren't happy with the way it turned out. You can visit our Hyaluronidase community if you would like to read some of their stories.