Badly placed Juvederm at the corners of my mouth took away my smile 3.5 years ago. Literally I could barely smile it would push hard into my cheeks. Plus it gave me huge jowls and a strange joker curl. When I attempted dissolving, only the lips went down and jowls looked bigger. Even now, when I close my mouth there are puffy jowls and I can still make my lips curl like the Joker when I smile (it feels like wire). I need to know WHY it's still here and what are my options now. Losing hope.
March 5, 2013
Answer: Juvederm
Hi. I'm sorry to hear you had an unsatisfactory result with Juvederm. It is surprising that it has lasted this long as we usually see one year duration. I recommend seeking evaluation by a reputable medical provider. There is a product called Vitrase that can be used to dissolve unwanted hylaronic fillers. This should only be performed by an experienced injector. Good luck.
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March 5, 2013
Answer: Juvederm
Hi. I'm sorry to hear you had an unsatisfactory result with Juvederm. It is surprising that it has lasted this long as we usually see one year duration. I recommend seeking evaluation by a reputable medical provider. There is a product called Vitrase that can be used to dissolve unwanted hylaronic fillers. This should only be performed by an experienced injector. Good luck.
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Answer: 3.5 Years Later Juvederm Ultra Won't Go Away? Hi RS555,Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid and it should have dissolved by this time. Perhaps you can consider going to a more reputable who can dissolve the rest over 3-4 more sessions. You would look like you lost some of your natural volume but give it about two weeks to look better. If the lumpiness is due to other causes like scarring or granuloma formation, your doctor will probably use a different. For your next filler, ask your doctor about Revanesse Versa.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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Answer: 3.5 Years Later Juvederm Ultra Won't Go Away? Hi RS555,Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid and it should have dissolved by this time. Perhaps you can consider going to a more reputable who can dissolve the rest over 3-4 more sessions. You would look like you lost some of your natural volume but give it about two weeks to look better. If the lumpiness is due to other causes like scarring or granuloma formation, your doctor will probably use a different. For your next filler, ask your doctor about Revanesse Versa.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.
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