OK to Touch my Face After Juvederm?

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After Juvederm injections, is it standard practice to massage the injected area, or am I supposed to avoid touching my face? The reason I ask is the nurse who did my injections said not to touch my face but I've read a lot of answers where doctors suggest massaging the injected area.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

I recommend you do not touch or massage the treated areas yourself. It would be best if you book a follow up appointment with your injector in 1-2 weeks, and he/she can massage any residual lumps or bumps at that time.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Immediately after the injections, you should not touch the face with your fingers unless you've just washed your hands to avoid an infection. I will use my gloved hand to run my finger over the area and inspect its smoothness after the injection but massaging is done to flatten lumpiness. If the appearance is good then you should not massage otherwise you might displace the product. If you notice an area of overcorrection or lumpiness after you leave the office and can not return to your doctor, then massaging may help.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

This depends on the results and location of the injection. Around the tear trough, I commonly ask patients to massage the areas to promote a smooth and subtle result. However, I rarely advise this after injection to the lips. Occasionally, if patients expereience unexpected lumpiness, I may be more agressive about asking them to perform massaging exercises.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You certainly can touch your face after juvederm injections. I would avoid pushing on it for any length of time because that could displace some of the material.

Alison Stallings, MD · Answer

After Juvederm injections, your physician will likely massage the areas treated during the office visit. Unless otherwise instructed, you should not do any further massaging of the areas on your own. If something appears to be out of place or lumpy in appearance, return to the physician who injected you for assistance.

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OK to Touch my Face After Juvederm?

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Answer: Juvederm and touching

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Answer: Let your physician do the massaging after Juvederm

Answer: Let your physician do the massaging after Juvederm

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