Swapna Gopathi, MD

Most fillers (including Juvederm) come in 1ml syringes. If you are trying to correct deeper wrinkles, then you will need more product but if the wrinkles are more superficial, then you may not need as much. When at your consultation, your doctor will tell you the correct fillers that are recommended for your smile lines, lips and chin. The same type of filler may not correct all those issues properly. You've asked a difficult question because there is honestly no right answer since everyone's anatomy is different and their goals are different.

You can expect to see results immediately as dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, work differently than Botox, which can take up to 2 weeks for final results. Keep in mind that there will be some swelling and possibly even bruising.  The majority of the swelling goes away in less than one week, but in some patients it may take up to 2 to 3 weeks for all the swelling to be gone. 

It's absolutely normal to have swelling after lip filler, it can take up to 2 to 3 weeks for all the swelling to subside, but the majority of the swelling is gone within 4 days. Not only can the swelling be due to the product used (as it can pull water towards it), but also due to the trauma caused by the needle. It's too soon to tell if the corners of your lips are asymmetric. Best of luck!

Companies who make Botox and fillers are prohibited by US law to sell to individuals without a current and active US medical license. The reason for this is safety. It has taken all of us doctors on RealSelf many years of training and education to properly treat patients. If you wouldn't build your own home by hand because you don't have the skill set, the same goes for injecting yourself.

Hi! It's totally normal to want to test something out, so it's reasonable to try Botox only in one area (maybe starting with just the 11s). It'll take about 2 weeks to see the full results and I always ask my patients to come in at that time, so if you like the results you can always add areas at that time.