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8 Apr 2007
I just had Juvederm filled in my nasal folds on Friday. So far, I've been disappointed. The office did not give me literature on the product nor gave me instrucitons for before or after of what to do/not to do. I have bumps/lumps and it looks like a thread has been threaded in my skin with beads every so often. I'm concerned. Will this go away and will it dissolve and smooth out or will I look like someone strung a necklace of pearls under my skin? The left side was injected with more Juvederm and it's not as bad with the bumps - it's just one thick line and I did bruise moderately on the that side. I'm feeling like I should not have done this procedure at all and I'm not sure if the bumps will go away. If they don't, then what? I'm hoping for the best, but it's been 2 days and I've not seen the bumps do anything but stand out. HELP!!
28 Apr 2007
I just had Juvederm injections yesterday to help mitigate creases in the corners of my mouth and the early signs of "marionette lines". Immediately post-injection I was very pleased, but within 4 hours I developed swelling and lumpiness. It's been 24 hours now and the left side has improved greately, swelling is down and the large lumps are now small and can only be felt, not seen. The right side is still noticeably swollen and with large lumps, though as with the left side the lumps can only be felt, not seen. I'm hoping this is just part of the temporary swelling. I have great sympathy for the prior posters because I know how they feel ! I am drinking lots of water and am considering using warm compresses to help reduce the swelling. I'm also going to do some 'net research to find out if perhaps gentle massage will help. One comment about Juvederm in the lips ... I had my injections done at a highly respected plastic surgeon's office where he and his assistant made the decision to use Juvederm instead of Restylane because of the better staying power. They told me they would not use Juvederm in the lips, I'm sorry I don't remember why but perhaps anyone considering using Juvederm in the lips should do a lot of 'net research or consult several physicians first before proceeding.
unregistered guest
18 May 2007
Those who have swelling, lumps, etc. are in the majority, and any doctor who tells you those type symptoms are rare is not telling you the truth. I guess telling a patient that 86 percent experience swelling might cause some loss of business. With the Internet, always do proper research. In the FDA study that eventually led to Juvederm being approved for use in the U.S. check the following (this was the test study of 439 patients being tested by the FDA.: What side-effects occur with use of Juvéderm? As reported in patient diaries, redness (93%), pain/tenderness (90%), firmness (88%), swelling (86%), lumps/bumps (79%), bruising (59%), itching (36%), and discoloration (33%) all occurred with significant frequency (percentages reported for Juvaderm 24HV), but at the same rate as occurred with the control bovine collagen injection.
unregistered guest
24 Jun 2007
Today is Sunday and I had Juvederm injections on Wednesday to plump out marionette lines that are a family facial characteristic that I've hated my whole life. I actually used to sit in front of the mirror and place wet pieces of cotton inside my mouth to imagine how I would look without that permanent sad sack face. I had read about Restylane and had been considering the injections for the past two years and during prior visits had discussed it with my dermatologist. However, when I finally decided to go through with the injections, she said they had been using Juvederm since January since it was softer and more natural looking. The injection process was not very painful- I described it to my doctor as a 1-2 on a scale of 10. She used 2 syringes-about 1 ml on each side. I have no lumpiness at all. Maybe this is because my doctor masssaged the areas during the injection process to even it out. I am very happy with the result on the left side, no redness, no lumpiness, no bruising, no swelling-- and it seems to have made a positive improvement on that side of my face. But at the moment I have no appreciation for the total look and certainly don't feel like I've gotten much bang for my buck because on the right side, I have such severe brusing. The bruising is very dark and although it's been almost five (5) days now, it has not faded at all. At the moment I'm pretty unsightly. The entire crease between my nose and mouth on the right side is a big blue-black bruise so the area being darker seems to recede somewhat, exactly the opposite of the point here. So, I can't determine the effect of the injection on the right side or see the results as a whole. The bruising is so dark I can't even cover it with my heavy duty concealer. Whether or not I would do this again depends on how long it takes the bruising to go away--(it will eventually go away, won't it?) --and how long the injections last. I was told the effect would last about 9 months. The protracted healing process and the expense of the injections make doing it more often than that unfeasible for me.
unregistered guest
7 Jul 2007
I HAD JUVEDERM ABOUT 5 YRS. AGO IN N.J. IN THE NOSE TO MOUTH AREA BY A REPUTABLE DR. I SAW VERY LITTLE, IF ANY, DIFFERENCE. I NOTICED NO PARTICULAR DISCOMFORT, SWELLING OR BRUISING OTHER THAN THE INJECTION PROCESS ITSELF.
unregistered guest
7 Jul 2007
I had juvederm injected under my eyes 5 days ago, and I think the dr injected too much--I have ridges where the fullness should be (so he hit the target) but it looks overfilled and creates a darkness about the fill. Is it too soon to think I need to go back in for him to try to reduce it? I'm still a bit bruised, but I don't think these ridges are swelling--I think it's too much injected... Any one have thoughts on this?
unregistered guest
6 Sep 2007
I just started having my lips injected a few months ago. I go to a very well known plastic surgeon's office in Beverly Hills. They have a nurse that just does injectibles. The first time I asked her to be very conservative and she did. I only did my upper lip on the sides. My lips didn't bruise at all!! there was a small dot at one of the injection sites but it went away within 5 days. I did experience some swelling. But she told me to expect that. I tool a 1000 Arnica tablet at the office for swelling and left with ice on it, I also use Arnica cream for swelling. After she injected my lips she massaged them. My downtime is about 3-4 days to avoid people that know me really well! A stranger would have no idea I just had them done!! I loved my lips so much that i went back today for another touch up! We still ony did the top lip, I have little duck lips but they will be gone in a day or so! Good luck gals!
unregistered guest
17 Sep 2007
I had Juvederm injections into my "marionette lines" almost 3 weeks ago. I had severe burising on the left side that I also could not conceal for over a week. At first I thought it looked pretty good until the swelling subsided. I don't see anywhere near the results I expected and was told I would see. I also have very large noticeable lumps at ALL of the injection sites. I return to the Dr., also a very well known and respectable plastic surgeon in my area, later this week. I had this done for my 50th birthday. What a huge mistake this was! I look worse than I did before the injections. If it takes as long for the lumps to disappear as the product is supposed to last (up to a year) this has been a real disaster.
unregistered guest
18 Sep 2007
My comments on juvederm are basically positive. Juvederm is highly malleable, which means if you have lumps or it doesn't look smooth, the doctor can show you (within the first two weeks) how to massage it into place and smooth it out. It is a bit painful because you do have to massage hard enough to move it around. I had my lips done (which look fabulous) and I had the corners of my mouth turned up, slight jowls done, and the nasofold area. Everything turned out well, although I did have to go back for the nasofold area because it didn't smooth out enough, and she needed to add a little more to the left side. (sometimes touch-ups are needed after the initial injection, that's why they ask you to come back for a follow-up the following week) During my follow-up the doctor massaged the nasofolds and put the juvederm into place and smoothed it out. She was definitely using force, and it hurt a little, but afterwards it looked good. She showed me how to massage them as well, and I have been doing it. I use arnica gel and oil to help massage, and it helps bring down the swelling and brusing if you have any. I didn't bruise much. I think people dis the product, however, I think it the doctor or nurse who does the injections as to how well it is done. Not all plastic surgeons are good injectors. It takes someone that does it a lot and on a regular basis and knows how the products react.
unregistered guest
23 Sep 2007
I had it done and thought it was very painful. I did get a very bad bruise on one side. Even make up would not hide it. It took about a week before it faded enough so that make up would cover it. It was many weeks before that bruise went away. However, I thought the results were positive. Everyone said that it made me look younger.