About a week ago I received a juvederm injection on the left side of my nose to diminish a dip and the results were ok, caused some nostril asymmetry but what really worries me is that the redness never went away! Yesterday I went to my followup appointment and told my surgeon and he didn't seem too worried about it. He told me it was due to sun exposure. I then made the mistake of doing it again in a different spot on my nose. Now my entire nose and a little bit of my cheeks are very red! Help!
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January 16, 2013
Answer: Skin redness after Juvederm, Allergic reaction?
Do you have any history of Herpes or cold sores? Even without a history, some people can develop a cold sore after injections in their lips. Best to follow up with your doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment
Hyaluronic gels - Juvederm and Restylane - are a popular way to fill up under eye hollows. In your case, the fact that they can fairly easily be dissolved might make you feel a little more comfortable in making that choice.
Since you've had complications following your surgery, you should...
It is highly unlikely for Juvederm to cause scar tissue. It is more than likely Juvederm placed too superficially. This can be dissolved with Hyaluronidase. You should return to your original doctor for correction. He will likely do this at no charge.
