How Long Before I See Juvederm Results?

With most of the injectables, what you see is what you get. There is some minor swelling and bruising, but for the most part, you should see the results the same day. After a week, most of the swelling should be resolved. Many doctors correctly under fill the areas being treated, with the expectation that you may need further injections. This is not a scam to make more money, but a way to ensure that you are not overdone. Once the filler is put in place, it is very hard if not impossible to remove it. So, it is better to come back for a second injection rather than have to suffer through months of overcorrection.

You should see the results from Juvederm injection in the nasolabial folds immediately.  Intact I often show the patient how the injected side looks compared to the untreated side in the middle of the procedure.  If you don't see the results after the procedure, it was probably not injected very well.  Make sure that the person injecting the Juvederm is a board certified plastic surgeon. Nurse injectors just do not have enough skill, training, education, or expertise to inject fillers.

The results of filler can be appreciated immediately following injections.  However, allowing for resolution of swelling and integration of filler into tissue can take up to two weeks.  Following up with your provider approximately 2 weeks after initial treatment is recommended as touch ups can be performed at that time.  If you are not noticing results, communicate this with your injector.  It is possible that more filler needs to be used to achieve optimal results.

I generally tell patients that they will see 90% of the improvement with Juvederm instantly when we do the procedure but they can frequently get another 10% of improvement over the next month.  Juvederm will attract a little more water to help fill the wrinkle and the skin will relax a little over 2-4 weeks after injection resulting in a little additional improvement for most patients.  Best of luck on your journey.

Thank you for your question about how long before you will see results from injections with Juvederm.  One of the wonderful things about hyaluronic acid fillers is that you will often be able to see the results immediately after injections.  However, swelling and bruising may make it difficult to see what the actual "finished product" will look like.  It can take up to 2-3 weeks for all swelling and bruising to subside. 


To be sure, see two or more experienced, licensed and board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have treatment.

I hope this helps.

Juvederm is an injectable filler and has instant results.  Botox, on the other hand, takes 3-5 days to take effect.