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When Can I Eat After Lip Injections?

asked 3 years ago by jules-ciena in Canada
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 1,227 times
Tags: aftercare, eating, recovery

What are the aftercare instructions for eating after Juvederm injection into the lips? When can I eat, and does it matter what I eat? I just want to avoid messing up my Juvederm results. Thanks!

 

2 answers to When Can I Eat After Lip Injections?

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It is OK to eat after Juvederm lip enhancement

Juvederm is an excellent choice for lip enhancement as it goes in very smoothly with a natural long lasting result. We use a block with local to numb the upper lip and lower lip if needed as it makes the procedure comforable and allows us to do our best work. I perform all the injection procedures in our practice to make sure we get good results consistently. The Juvederm is slightly moldable as it is placed but in a very short time it stays just where it is. Our patients use ice for... more
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and post-op

After lip augmentation, you can really do anything. I usually have patients ice the area if they are susceptible to bruising. If I had to perform a nerve block in which the lip is numbed for the procedure, then they probably should wait a few hours until the local wears off so that they don't accidentally bite their lip or burn the lip with hot liquid.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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