Having had Juvederm injections several times for smile lines before, one doctor said that she could inject it in my cheeks and under my eyes if I want to try to restore some volume. I am hesitant because my experience is that the product stays where it's injected, what would be my options? What is the best and most natural non-surgical way to restore volume in the cheeks and under eyes that won't give me a lumpy result?
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It is extremely unusual to have actual bruising three months after filler injections. It may be a Tyndall effect from the filler which gives off a bluish hue for superficial injection of the product. An exam would be helpful.
Herpes simplex virus is very common. It is usually acquired in childhood. It presents as grouped blisters (vesicles) on or near the lips. Once the infection is acquired, it will re-occur throughout your life. Common triggers are ultraviolet light, stress, illness such as colds, and laser...
It is never safe to go tanning since a tan is sun damage which can lead to brown spots, wrinkles, breakdown of collagen, pre-cancerous spots and skin cancer. Having said that, the sun does not affect your Juvederm. The swelling can last for a few days. If you tend to develop...
