How to speed up Juvederm absorbtion?

How do I speed up the absorpbtion of Juvederm if I feel it is too much? I only had it done yesterday but I have a great big blood blister on the inside of my lip and I feel I have had too much put in. I am so worried. I havent eaten since I had it done please let me know if massaging it will help it to be smoothed out and absorbed.

2 answers to “How to speed up Juvederm absorbtion?”

A: Blood blister of lip after Juvederm injection.

Bryan K. Chen, MD

You may have developed a hematoma (blood collection) in your lip after the injection.  I would consult your injecting physician to confirm this.  Consider Arnica Montana (available in gel and pill form) as well as warm compresses to the bruised area of the lip.  You should be able to appreciate... more

A: It is too soon, but Juvederm can be dissolved

Marc Cohen, MD

It is common to have swelling after Juvederm injections.  When that happens, it seems like too much was injected.  This swelling tends to go away over one to two weeks. The "blister" inside of your lip could be a bruise or some extra Juvederm.  It is also important to check and be sure... more

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