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Juvederm


What it is: A dermal filler (cosmetic injection) FDA approved for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid gel and is available in various formulations, including Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus.

Juvederm injections are absorbed by the body over time but results may last up to one year.  Juvederm products are manufactured by Allergan, the same pharmaceutical company behind Botox Cosmetic.


What it addresses:

- Thin lips
- Hollow cheeks and under-eyes
- Facial wrinkles and folds
- Some nose irregularities
- Acne scars and skin depressions


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Question

Still have bumps after Juvederm...

Is there anything that I can do about this?


Asked by: pplayer
Lake City, South Carolina USA

Answers (2)

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September 22, 2008

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Michael A. Persky, MD
Michael A. Persky, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi pp,

Discuss your concerns with your physician.  Fortunately, Juviderm is a hyaluronic acid and can be broken down by the injection of Widase or Vitrase.  

For small bumps, light massage may help.  Sometimes I will carefully use a small needle and make a small puncture over the bump and gently squeeze the excessive product out.  Do not attempt this at home!  Return to your treating physician or someone qualified to correct your problem.  Good luck and be well. 

Dr. P

 

 

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September 20, 2008

Bumps after Juvederm

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Gregory A. Buford, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

Although Juvederm is one of the smoother facial injectables, it can occasionally cause lumps and bumps.  Depending upon where these bumps are, you can usually address these by using gentle massage to even out the product.  Be careful, however, about too vigorous massage since this may tend to break down the product and reduce duration of effect.

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