I have noticed that my nasolabial getting worse and worse over the past three years. It is extremely obvious when I get up in the morning. My sleep quality is really poor. My questions are: 1. Is it because the fat on my face that makes the lines so obvious? I have very unhealthy lifestyle and poor sleep... 2. What would be the most suitable way to correct it? Juvederm? Laser? Thermage?
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Facial Aging and Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat Injections
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Although rare with juvederm and other hyaluronic acid fillers, granuloma formation can happen with any filler injections. Treatment of granulomas involves the use of localized steroid injections with possible 5-flourouracil added. Atrophy can be a risk of steroid injections, smaller i...
Thank you for your question. Juvederm can be reversed with hyaluronidase, a enzyme that is injected which breaks down the filler. The lumps look like they are due to poor injection technique, but can definitely be resolved with hyaluronidase treatment. Please follow up with your board ce...
The injections of Juvederm do not correlate with dryness. Hydration depends on the quality of your lips and whether or not that are moisturized. Best, Dr. Green
