Juvederm: Stories

One of the worst things about Juvederm (or any injectable) is that some people are very susceptible to bruising. When this happens it’s no longer a secret little procedure you can do over the weekend and people will start asking who beat you up.

I’ve tried Juvederm twice now and although I hold it in higher regard than older injectables like Restylane (I’ve read too many horror stories and I wasn’t thrilled with my results either) I am not sure if I would recommend it to everybody.

I tried it in my nasiolabial folds first and ended up with a bruise that lasted about a week. I could cover that up with makeup so I wasn’t too worried even though I didn’t think it should have bruised as badly as it did. There was also a tiny, hard lump at the injection site.

After a few weeks I decided to try Juvederm under my eyes because once you treat one area of your face you’re bound to notice something else that needs changing! This experience was even worse and I walked around for a week and a half with two black eyes. These bruises couldn’t be completely covered with makeup and led to more than a few stares when I was out shopping.

I maintain that Juvederm is the best option for injectables, but if you think you will bruise easily then you need to discuss this with your doctor or change your expectations. You will not be going back to work the next day if you know what’s good for you!