Yesterday, I had juvederm injected around the mouth and smile line areas. The doctor injected a numbing agent prior to the treatment, like a dentist. Today, my right cheek at my jaw line is huge, the left cheek, not as bad, but somewhat. The right side is swollen like a bulldog jowel. And I didn't have jowels before! I left a message for the Dr office,but the office is closed on Friday, and won't reopen until Monday. Any suggestions?
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September 23, 2010
Answer: Swelling after juvederm
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Using botox as you know is preferred. However, if you have concerns and reservations regarding its use I think you will likely be happy with a small amount of superficial filler is place. I would speak to an experienced physician regarding your concerns.
Personally I like to massage the area immediately after an injection because there is the feeling any firmness or lumpiness dissipates with massage. It is important that the injections are not placed too superficial and the injector uniformly place Juvederm at the site. Remember there is...
There are a number of fillers available outside of the US. Only fillers that have been FDA approved are legal to inject within the US. I was part of the clinical trial in 2004 that resulted in Juvederm's approval for use in the US. It is a very safe, well tolerated filler that can shows...
