I got 1 ml of juvederm ultra xc 12 days ago & 80% of the product is gone. I do have some on the border of my top lip / lower lip. I went to a very well known place & wanted ultra plus. The RN veered me away due to ultra plus being lumpy. I already have a lump from 12 days ago. Appt booked for another syringe this friday. Have any of you seen the ultra dissapate this fast? Could it be due to not being injected into the dermis but subQ? Thoughts on ultra plus? I know its off label for lips ....
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For that small amount should take less than 15 minutes.If one injects slowly it actually hurts less.Many modern fillers have a novacaine like med mixed in with it designed to make the process more comfortable.Finally if you prefer,your doctor can do an infraorbital nerve block with lidocaine and...
Thank you for the photo. Sometimes there may be some contour irregularities after injection. This can be due to the product placement, bruising, or other issues. You are very early in your post procedure course. In our office, we usually wait 10 to 14 days before seeing a patient back as we ...
Bruising and asymmetries can frequently happen early on
after Juvederm injection. Usually the
amount of bruising is mild and resolves quickly, but it is more likely if you
have had any medicines that thin your blood within a couple weeks of
injection. Medicines like aspirin,
ibuprofen, Motrin...