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I'm having my lips done Tuesday. The nurse at the office said they don't use a topical cream or dental block, the juvederm has lidocaine in it. The woman that does my eyelash extensions had her lips done by my plastic surgeon and said she got a dental block though. I'm nervous...how painful is it without getting a topical cream or dental block?
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Melissa Barrasso
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Juvederm for lips without topical or dental block
The new formulation of juvederm with lidocaine is truly night and day compared to the previous generation. I routinely used dental blocks prior to this combination. Now I will occasionally use topical agents but I usually go with ice followed by injection of the white roll to numb up the lip. Topicals do take the edge off, however, if you decide to go with this, show up half an hour earlier to have it applied prior to injection. Better yet to ensure no mix ups make...
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Juvederm to Lips Without Numbing Cream or Block
Injection of the Juvederm into the lips is technique dependent as is all filler injection. In addition to placing the filler into the proper areas in the proper amounts, the method of injection contributes much to the experience. Pinching, ice, and fast injection all help.
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Level of discomfort associated with lip augmentation with Juvederm
The lips are probably the most sensitive treatment area for Juvederm. Most patients would likely agree that the extra comfort derived from 20-30 minutes of topical numbing, or undergoing a dental block, is well worth it. Relying on the lidocaine that is contained in Juvederm alone to provide sufficient anesthesia is not the most comfortable option.
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Discomfort associated with Juvederm
The new Juvederm which has anesthetic embedded into it has dramatically reduced the pain and discomfort of my patients from about a 5-7/10, down to a 2-3/10 pain. Lips are the most sensitive area for fillers, but I have found the new formulation along with ice packs to work beautifully with modest short-time discomfort that has not necessitated any nerve blocks. If you're pain conscious, take 2 tylenols 1 hour before your treatment, and consider having a topical anesthetic applied. There are...
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Juvederm for lips ... Most comfortable way
I routinely use a nerve block when injecting filler (such as Juvederm) for lip augmentation. In my experience the inconvenience and discomfort of the block is worth having the patient comfortable and relaxed for the procedure.
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How painful is Juvederm in lips without dental block or topical anesthetic?
Most people feel the lips are the most sensitive area on your face. We have three times the nerve endings in the area between the nose and the upper lip. So It is a pretty sensitive area to inject. Unless you have a high tolerance for pain, I would recommend at least a topical numbing agent and ice. Even though Juvederm does have lidocaine in it, it doesn't help with the initial needle pricks. Many offices offer dermal fillers and I'm sure you can find someone who offers...
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Juvederm injections now include a local anesthetic so dental blocks are unnecessary
First of all, the topical numbing creams are not all that effective and must be applied at least half an hour before the procedure if they are to work. The problem with dental blocks is that these injections hurt and leave your mouth with that uncomfortable numb feeling that takes an hour or two to go away. They are also not completely effective. I'm not convinced that the advantages outweight the disadvantages!
I prefer to simply inject the Juvederm using a...
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Lip augmentation without numbing
Every patient has a different level of pain tolerance. Topical numbing cream often helps blunt the initial poke with a needle, but with the lidocaine mixed into most of the fillers, the area soon goes numb after the first injection. Many patients can tolerate the lip augmentation without numbing, but the lips are very sensitive and may be uncomfortable for you. If this causes you anxiety about your lip injection then ask your doctor about numbing options. Most likely...
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Juvederm to lips without dental block or topical anesthesia
It all depends on the type of person you are. The majority of patients in my practice prefer some sort of numbing prior to lip enhancement with injectible fillers. The topical agents have gotten much better, so we do fewer nerve blocks than we did 2 years ago, but some patients prefer this. The downside to nerve blocks is the strange sensation that can persist for some time and many people are glad to be free of them now that good topical agents are available. About...
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Anesthesia for lip injections
I would never do lip injections without some form of anesthesia. In my opinion, nothing compares with a dental block. After swabbing an area on the mucous membranes inside the lip with a numbing solution used by dentists (called a Caine Tip), I inject a local anesthetic (lidocaine) at several points to completely block the nerve sensory fibers from reaching the lip. It is quick and relatively simple to do, quite reliable, and results in almost painless injection treatments for lip...
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