Alternatives to Juvederm for nasolabial folds?

I had Bells Palsy over 10 years ago and have a deep nasolabial folds, more prominent on one side. I was considering Juvederm as a filler, but saw that if you have had Bells Palsy, don't use it. Is this true? What alternatives do I have to fill the deep fold?

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A: Alternatives for nasolabial folds

Benjamin Barankin, MD

Various fillers can be used safely in someone with Bell's Palsy to even out the nasolabial folds, including: restylane, perlane, juvederm, evolence, radiesse and artesense. 

A: Juvederm is great for treating assymetry from Bell's Palsy

Nancy Swartz, MD

Fortunately, it is very safe to use Juvederm if you have had a Bell's Palsy in the past.  Most doctors would probably agree that if you have just developed a Bell's Palsy, and you are healing, you should wait.  However, once the healing is complete (one to two years at most), fillers can be very... more

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