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Thank you for your question! In NewYork City, we recommend Juvederm for the nasolabial folds. Under the eyes, only Restylane should be used. Both are fine for the lips, and each expert has a preference. Many patients in our practice prefer Juvederm Ultra with lidocaine. Juvederm Ultra contains a local anesthetic mixed with the hyaluronic acid. The treatment and the following massage is much more comfortable. Best of luck!
Thank you for your question. From your photos, this appears to be a bruise which is common after lip augmentation. Typically, swelling and bruising can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can apply cold compresses to the treated area to help reduce swelling and bruising. It is also advisable to...
Thank you for your question! If the white patch was not present prior to the treatment using Juvederm, it will most definitely go away once your lips heal. The healing process starts at the moment that the bruising disappears and then it takes approximately two additional weeks. Best of luck!
Hi, thanks for your question. It can take up to 2 weeks for your swelling to fully go down, and for your final result to become apparent following a lip filler treatment. Definitely follow-up with your provider if things have not normalized within that timeframe.
Hi Tine, Volite, now FDA approved for use in the United States as SkinVive, is a hyaluronic acid that must be precisely injected at the proper level of the skin, the deep dermis. If it is injected too superficially, it can form the bumps that have developed on your face. The product effects...
It is impossible to determine the number of syringes without an examination. Consultation with a plastic surgeon is best practice.
Thank you for your question. Yes, you can try to massage the lumps to help resolve them. However, as it is past the 2 week mark you can also inject them with an enzyme to help dissolve them if they are due to filler. I recommend having a follow up with your injector for an evaluation and to...