I have had my lips done with Juvederm twice, 0.5mL and 1.0mL by the same nurse. Everytime I bruise badly, especially on the top lip and the bruise would spread onto my upper lip. Swelling goes down on the 4th day and bruises take about 12 days to totally disappear. (see photos)I've taken arnica prior injections for 1 week and it still does not seem to make a difference. I'm not sure whether it is because the nurse that injects it was too harsh and I should find a new clinic.
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It is possible that the tearing is occurring from the pressure from the juvederm product. Most of the time, this goes away, as the product settles. Since it is may, I would suggest that if is continues to bother you, that you can have a small amount of the product dissolved, just...
Chester F. Griffiths, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Thank you for sharing your question. Although steam should not make bruising worse, I would recommend waiting several weeks before having a facial. This will give the bruise time to resolve and it will also allow your filler to settle into place. For your future injections, I recommend...
Part of what makes Juvederm a great product for the lips is its ability to "bind" water, giving the lips a certain plumpness that mimics the youthful lip. However, 2 ml of Juvederm is quite a lot of product at one time for the lips and the product can last quite long in some individuals....
