I had my first Juvederm injection two days ago in the nasolabial lines and in my upper lip. My lip swelled pretty badly but has settled considerably. I also felt some lumps in the area which have settled. But I am also feeling lumps in the nasolabial area as well and they have not gone down. In the attached picture you can see the skin raised next to my mouth. Is this a normal part of the healing process or should I contact my doctor?
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There is no correlation between hydration and dermal fillers. The patient needs to drink water the way they are drinking it. They do not need to change their hydration habits just because they are getting a filler. It is worth noting that in patients who drink alcohol, they tend to bleed a...
Dear Rachel Ellen:It seems likely that the needle came unscrewed from the syringe hub. This can happen if excessive pressure is placed on the plunger of the syringe, if the needle is blocked, or if the hub of the syringe or needle hub is defective.The hyaluronic acid and possibly lidocaine in...
