I am meant to be getting Juvaderm on Saturday but when i asked my doctor about it when i booked it she said not to smoke for a few days as she had a patient that the lip dropped from the movement of smoking after the injections. Is this true? I don't want to have a ruined shape but smoke reguarly.
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May 9, 2016
Answer: I would listen to the advice of your doctor.
Generally speaking I would wait two weeks from the first Juvederm injection to see if you need more filler in that area. There can be swelling or other effects so it is best to wait the two weeks. Best, Dr. Green
That is the question. I personally know what you mean, as I have had 6 ml of filler in my face - so I understand that one can feel the lumps. That is NORMAL, it took me 2-3 weeks before I got use to the feeling. Now, what is important is if the volume loss or problem has been corrected, and you ...
