Juvederm lip injection results hardly noticeable and uneven after a week

I got Juvederm lip injections last week and now the results are hardly noticable and uneven. Can I go back to my doctor and get Restylane?

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A: Consult with your injector and compare your before and after pictures

Daniel C. Mills, MD

You ask two questions, the first being results are "hardly noticeable". One of the best tools to evaluate the true changes are to compare your before and after pictures. In my office we take your pictures prior to doing any injectable treatment. This is an objective way for you to compare if there is any... more

A: Your doctor would want to know and see you

John E. Gross, MD

Without the details of how much Juvederm was injected and in what area it is difficult to give you good advice. Your doctor would want to know if you didn't get the result you expected. In terms of degree of result it may  take more product to get the result you desire. Your doctor should be able to tell... more

A: I would wait

Vishal  Kapoor, MD

I use both Juvederm and Restylane for lip enhancement in my practice. I have found that certain patients do better with one versus the other for lip enhancement. In terms of the results you have being uneven and unnoticeable, it may be due to residual swelling or uneven distribution of the product - I would... more

A: Hardly noticeable - but uneven??

Richard P. Rand, MD

I'm not sure how something that is hardly noticeable can also be uneven. However, you should give it about 2 weeks and see your doctor again for a re-evaluation after the initial swelling from the injection subsides. At that point, some more product could be used to give you more volume and to try to balance... more

A: You may need more Juvederm, but wait

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

I would strongly recommend waiting patiently at least one more week for the full results to be seen. Usually, it takes between 2-3 weeks for the filler to settle in and give you the volume you are looking for. Your provider can always add additional syringe of Juviderm once you not happy with final results.... more

A: Consult your doctor

D.J. Verret, MD

The best course of action is to speak with the physician who performed your injection. Technically speaking, yes you can get Restylane injected even now. The question though is - Is Restylane injection the right thing to do at this point? It may be better to wait for additional swelling to resolve, massage the... more

A: Juvederm to lips

Steven Wallach, MD

Your concern may be the result of not using enough filler.  Go back to your doctor and see about adding more if you feel that the lips are not full enough.

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