Yes, but to a different extent in different injection sites.

Bryan K. Chen, MD answers: Juvederm - Does it expand after injection?

Is it true that Juvederm expands after it is injected?

I had injections 1 week apart in lips and nasolabial folds. One syringe each visit. Not pleased with results. Doc wants me to wait as product expands... 


Bryan K. Chen, MD
10 months ago

Juvederm can continue to expand up to several hours after injection as the material draws water into the soft tissue.  The lips and lower eyelids are the most susceptible to this kind of filler expansion (less so in the nasolabial folds).  The temporary swelling from hyaluronic acid filler injections typically resolves by 5-7 days after injection.  In my experience, a single syringe of Juvederm product is usually adequate for the lips, though some people may need more than 1 syringe of product to achieve the desired results for the nasolabial folds.

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