There are reports of this being used for different purposes; but, the amount would depend on the individual’s problem. Too much volume could create a pressure effect and make things worse. See a physician who has a great deal of experience in this matter.
Juvederm for more padding in the ball of the foot?
Can Juvederm be injected in the ball of the foot to give it more padding? If so, how long does it last?
4 answers to “Juvederm for more padding in the...”
A: For foot padding, Perlane may be better than Juvederm
For foot padding, Perlane may be better than Juvederm and here's why The practice of injecting fillers into the balls of the feet has come about because of the undue pressure from high heels. The filler seems to lessen the associated "my feet are killing me" complaints by cushioning the weight... more
A: Can Juvederm be injected in the ball of the foot?
With pain from bone spurs in the heel, several patients request a procedure to increase the padding in that area. This is certainly not a common procedure, but has validity. Personally, I have not done the procedure, but would recommend trying a longer lasting filler in the area, maybe even Radiesse.... more
A: Juvederm can be placed into the foot or heels for padding
Using Juvederm for padding of the metatarsals or heels is a novel new off-label use. As we age we lose padding in the foot tissues and adding Juvederm builds up new collagen and provides an extra layer of "protection" for the pounding that has occurred in aging feet. Results are variable... more
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