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What Are the Effects of Using Juvederm over a Long Time?
asked 4 months ago by liv24
Latest answer by Kimberly Lee, MD
Question viewed 214 times
Tags: lips, long-term, risk, tolerance, Ultra
If I have my lips injected with juvederm ultra xc every few months (as the product gradually wears out but not completely)over a lifetime, is it possible that it could gradually last longer? Or does the body grow more familiar to the product and with every treatment the body absorbs it faster than the last time? I really want to fix my lips permanently, but from what I've read about the permanent options so far, I'm wary of all of the side effects and dangers. Is juvederm long-term safe?
6 answers to What Are the Effects of Using Juvederm over a Long Time?
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Lip Augmentation
Many of my patients who get repeated juvederm or fillers to the lips often opt for lip implants to avoid having to get repeated injections. My preferred lip implant is reversible, in that it can be removed at a later time if you choose to do so. Please consult with a board certified specialist who can assist you in achieving the results you desire.
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What Are the Effects of Using Juvederm over a Long Time?
Juvederm, like any filler, may cause some internal scarring, of the lip, or any tissue from repeated injection trauma. I have augmented lips using fillers like Restylane and Juvederm for over 20 years and every once in awhile, if the lips appear to have scar tissue building up from repeated injections...have patients let everything go for 6-9 months until the lips soften again.
As for lip implants, IMHO again of using Gore Tex, Silastic , fat transfer and Alloderm for...
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Juvederm and effect on body
I do not think that the body absorbs Juvederm faster as you keep using the product. What may happen is that the body responds a bit with increased collagen production which may require less filler product over time.
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Long term use of Juvederm
Hyaluronic acid lip injections with Juvederm or Restylane have been shown to stimulate new collagen formation through mechanical stretching of the dermis which causes activation of dermal fibroblasts. This accounts for its longer lasting effect after the hyaluronic acid has been absorbed by your skin. This can be cumulative so the results can begin to last longer with repeated injections. This is only one of the many reasons why fillers like Juvederm are a much better option than the...
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Juvaderm long term
Great question that was beautifully answered by Dr. Rueckl. I don't have much more to add except to mirror his warning about permanent implants in lips. Juvederm is a safe, natural looking option. Stick with it!
Jacqueline Calkin, MD
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
Sacramento Dermatologic Surgeon
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Long-term Juvederm vs permanent lip implants or injections
With many HA fillers, re-injecting before you return to baseline is a good idea. For instance, the Restylane studies show that if you do this, it does actually get the product to last longer. They suggest that you get an injection, then another in 6 months, then another in 6 more months, and by way of "stacking" the product, you can actually get a better result and long-lasting filler than if you injected 3 syringes originally. The same would be true for Juvederm because it's...
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