Hello. I'm a 19 year old male. First, I got injected with half a syringe of Juvederm 1 year ago and then got injected with a full syringe 3 months after that (9 months ago). With 1/2, the difference was subtle, with a full syringe, I really liked the results. However, it seems like not even half of it is gone! Well, I'm totally okay with this but should I worry? What might be the reason of the filler lasting this long?
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Juvéderm, or any hyaluronic acid filler, when injected correctly into the nasolabial folds, should not migrate into the upper lip. It is possible that filler in the nasolabial fold can cause the upper lip to look heavier in comparison to the midface however. It is important to keep ...
The lumps can be dissolved in a meticulous manner by using hyalurodinase injection, adding more filler around the existing lumps may not be a good idea.
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Dr. Shanthala
Hello. Genetics can play a role in how early on in life you develop nasolabial folds and other facial wrinkles, in that the amount of proteins like collagen and elastin that your body naturally produces can be affected by your genes. That said, lifestyle factors can also have a significant...
