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D.J. Verret, MD answers: Is Juvederm painful?

I went a couple days ago to get my lips plumped up with Juvederm. The MD applied a topical anesthetic and then proceded to give a local one like you get in your gums at the dentist. It was so painful that I fainted. I didn't even get to have my lips done. I'm too scared to go back and finish the procedure but I paid a lot of money. Is there any way this can be completed with out me having to pass out from the pain? Should lip injections hurt this bad?


D.J. Verret, MD
15 months ago
By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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 discomfort.

In my practice, I have started placing numbing medicine in the Juvederm. This, combined with topical medication, usually allows for very little discomfort during injection.

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