Generally within 1-2 days most of the swelling associated with the initial injection have resolved and you can get a fair idea of the final look. At this point if you are not happy with the result, I would definitely visit with the physician who performed your procedure. Generally massage will take care of any... more
When do I contact my doctor if unhappy with Juvaderm results?
Help!! Had Juvederm yesterday and it doesn't look right!! Yesterday I had Juvederm Ultra Plus injections to my naso-labial area and the dermatologist added some in the crease that makes a parenthesis around my mouth one one side. Today it looks like I have an earthworm under my skin in that spot. It does not look natural. It appears that not enough Juvederm was injected in the area that meets the side of my nose. What should I do?? When doctors make an obvious mistake will they typically correct the mistake at no extra charge?
4 answers to “When do I contact my doctor if...”
A: Be patient but feel comfortable returning for an honest discussion
Libbysmom, Juvederm and Restylane injections can come with some short term unpleasantness based on the reaction of the patient and the skill of the injector. Short term swelling and bruising can occur and it is always possible to achieve undercorrection if not enough filler is utilized. I would... more
A: Juvederm treatments can easily be "tweaked"
As one of the dermatologists who performed the FDA study on the effectiveness and safety of Juvederm, I can attest to the usual excellent results that can be achieved by an experienced injector using this dermal hyaluronic acid filler. One of the real pluses of Juvederm is that it can easily be reversed if you... more
A: You Weren't Going for that Earthworm Look?
Hi Libby's Mom, Sorry to hear about your Juviderm mis-adventure; hope that you haven't scared Libby. I have found that after 24 to 48 hours the swelling and lumpiness of Juviderm should have resolved, or at least is significantly improved. If things still don't look so good, I would see your... more
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