Cold Sores After Juvederm

I had Juvederm a week ago last Wednesday and have developed cold sores on lips. My doctor called in Valtrex but it hasn't seemed to work.

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Cold sores and fillers

Yes, sometimes patients develop cold sores after filler placement in the lips. This can happen in patients that have a history of cold sores in the past. The valtrex will help the cold sores heal quicker and minimize the risk of worsening.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cold Sores After Juvederm

Cold sores usually appear after Juvederm because of the stress or trauma to the lip, not the actual Juvederm. If someone has had an outbreak in the past of cold sores then sometimes an anti-viral medication is prescribed. We recommend Valtrex, if taken before an injection to the lips and sometimes after, can help significantly with this. It is hard to predict if the client will develop a cold sore. "Dr.Dr"

Generally Juvederm does not cause cold sores

If you’re prone to getting cold sores, Juvederm might stimulate them. But, generally Juvederm does not cause cold sores.

Cold sores after Juvederm injection.

I have to assume that the Juvederm injections you received were in your lips, since that is where you developed cold sores. It is not unheard of to experience an outbreak of cold sores after perioral treatments especially if you have a previous history of cold sores. With a declared previous history of cold sores, it is best to have you start an antiviral like Valtrex beginning 24 hours before your treatment and continuing for 7 days. Once you have a cold sore outbreak, the use... more

Cold sores occur after perioral injections

Even a gentle injection around the mouth with fillers can stimulate the virus responsible for cold sores. Treatment number one is prevention, which means next time you consider soft tissue fillers, take a med like valtrex at least 24 hours prior, and continue for 5-7 days minimum. Since that is not an option now, you have to wait it out. Studies have shown that meds like valtrex work best if started within 24 hours of your outbreak. Was that the case? Second issue... more

Cold sore

Great your doctor did the right and only treatment available for Herpes infection. It has nothing to do with the injection of juvederm. The Valtrex will shorten the course of the infection but will take time

Cold sores after Juvederm

It is very important to take preventative antivirals with a true history of HSV. If this outbreak is in fact HSV, then you will probably have to let it run its course. You have about 48 hours to make a change in the course of an outbreak with oral antivirals, like valtrex.

Cold Sores

Have you had cold sores in the past? Juvederm and other injections do not cause cold sores. You may want to make an appointment to see your doctor for an evaluation. Good luck.