Downtime for Juvederm on Nasolabial folds?

I am set up to do Juvederm in two days in my Nasolabial folds. I'm only 29 but they're really deep and I can't stand it anymore.

After reading up on it, though, I getting kind of nervous. I haven't scheduled any time off of work and have several school functions to attend on Thursday-Saturday following the injections.

Am I being too optimistic that I won't have side effects? Should I plan on downtime?

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8 answers to “Downtime for Juvederm on Nasolabial...”

A: Don't risk it; bruising can happen at any time

Ronald Shelton, MD

This is an elective procedure and you have had your condition for a while. It is not worth doing, especially your first treatment, so close to these social functions. Give yourself a week after treatment in which you won’t mind too much if you get significant bruising. But keep in mind that even if you... more

A: Downtime for Juvederm on nasolabial folds

Bryan K. Chen, MD

The "down time" as a result of such injections varies from person to person.  The recovery ranges from no bruising and minimal swelling (essentially no down time) to significant bruising and swelling for 2-5 days.  If you have never had filler before, I would advise having your filler... more

A: No Downtime for Juvederm

Tanveer Janjua, MD

You don't need any down time but one out of ten people will get a bruise that takes about 2 weeks to completely resolve. That means if you have any immediate functions coming up in the next week, then post pone your injections. To minimize the chance of bruising good injection technique and proper patient... more

A: Downtime of Juvederm in nasolabial folds

Amir M. Karam, MD

It is unlikely that you will need to schedule downtime for this procedure. However, anytime you get an injection, there is always a possibility of getting a bruise. Other side effects are very uncommon especially in the nasolabial fold region. 

A: Downtime for Juvederm on Nasolabial folds?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

I THINK what we are talking in cross purposes about is the general vs. the strict definition of "down time". Providing you do not bruise (must be off Aspirin, Advil and like agents and supplements) and do not mind some swelling you COULD do everything you want to do. BUT - if your appearance is... more

A: Typically, no downtime after getting Juvederm

Steven F. Weiner, MD

In most cases, you can resume your normal activities after Juvederm except I don't recommend stenuous physical activity until the next day. Swelling and redness is usually very mild or minimal after the injection. Most of the time there is very little bruising. Occasionally, you can have a bruise which is hard... more

A: Juverderm needs very little downtime......usually.

Marc Cohen, MD

Juvederm is considered a "lunchtime treatment" , meaning that you can go back to work after the treatment.  However, anytime you get an injection there is always a chance of getting a bruise.  Usually this can be covered with makeup however, rarely, the bruise can be severe enough to... more

A: Juvederm downtime

Ritu Saini, MD

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based filler. That being said, it does function by pulling in water from the surrounding tissue. While there is no real downtime, per se, often  after injection, a patient will be more swollen than the level of correction they will see for the duration of the product for... more

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