Nasolabial fold worse after Juvederm

I had Juvederm injected into my cheeks (half a syringe ion each side). 2 days ago to correct nasal folds but the folds seem to have gotten longer and deeper. The nurse told me that this was normal and I should wait a few days for the swelling to go down. What do you think?

3 answers to “Nasolabial fold worse after Juvederm”

A: This not normal.

George J. Beraka, MD

To Helen, Hi.  Of course it is normal tp have some temporary swelling after filler injections.  But this should not make the folds worse.  Something does not make sense.  I would see your doctor right away

A: Nasolabial folds worse after Juvederm to the cheeks

Bryan K. Chen, MD

Following Juvederm injections there is almost always considerable swelling that can take up to 2 weeks to fully settle down.  You may be at the peak of Juvederm swelling at this point.  At 2 weeks if you still feel the same way, I would speak to your injector to discuss options including dissolving... more

A: I agree. Let the swelling settle down first.

Don Mehrabi, MD

Thanks for your question. It is perfectly normal to have swelling after injection of Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, or Radiesse. In the cases of Juvederm and Restylane, the swelling can be dramatic in the first couple days. This swelling on you may appear to accentuated the lines that were injected, but, give... more

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