I would wait until you see your doctor before doing...

D.J. Verret, M.D. answers: Juvederm - What technique should I use to massage Juvederm into place?

I had Juvederm in my nasolabial folds three days ago and on one side, the substance is not in the actual wrinkle trough, but just to the side of it. For various reasons, I can't get to the doctor's office for several days to have him deal with it, and he told me on the phone to massage it into place. I think this means I will take my skin between fingers (outside) and thumb (under lip), squeeze, then push toward the wrinkle (I'm thinking toothpaste tube)... I'm just sort of afraid to get started.

Any tips on this technique before I give it a go? TIA!


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

I would wait until you see your doctor before doing anything. Because you only had your injection three days ago, it is possible that the fullness you are experiencing is actually swelling.

There is the possibility that the Juvederm has migrated slightly and will need to be massaged, but at this point, I would wait until your physician can evaluate things and let him or her determine if massage is the best solution.

Unwanted massage can displace the Juvederm and actually negate any benefit you might have had.

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