Are there any side effects from Juvederm?

I'm thinking of having Juvederm for deep wrinkles between brows. Are there any side effects?

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A: Combination of Botox and Juvederm will work well in this area

Nissan Pilest, MD

Generally for wrinkles between the brows we first inject Botox. 1- 2 weeks  latter we check the patient to see if the improvement is enough if not we inject Juvederm. In this area one must be very careful injecting any kind of filler. As long as small amounts are injected it is generally safe... more

A: Botox is the better choice

Ronald Shelton, MD

Juvederm can help wrinkles between the eyebrows, but, Botox is the treatment of choice. Swelling and bruising can ocrur. Lumps can develop from too much placement but this can be corrected.

A: Juvederm, Are There Any Possible Side Effects?

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Cons, As with any medical procedure there are risks and complications involved in the injection of Juvederm between the brows.   I have seen and heard of one patient who has an immediate allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid products (both Juvederm and Restylane).  There have been reported... more

A: Restylane is better in this area.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! We use Restylane for this area, but both fillers are very safe.  You can get bruising for a few days.  Other problems (such as bumps) are caused by bad injection technique, not by the material itself.  So go to an experienced plastic surgeon or dermatologist.

A: Juvederm

Elan B. Singer, MD

Juvederm is a very safe product with minimal side effects. It is a natural substance called hyaluronic acid that slowly gets absorbed by your body over approximately 9 months. Some patients may get local irritation and redness as well as bruising but this usually only lasts a few days. Infection and bleeding... more

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