Hallo. Can any doctor describe the crosslinker in restylane/juvederm. When the ha breaks down, does the crosslinker stay as a byprodukt? Mant thanks for your time and answers.
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January 23, 2013
Answer: What is cross linking in HA fillers like Juvederm and Restylane?
Thank you for your question. It is common to have some swelling after fillers for lip augmentation which can take up to 2 weeks to resolve. You can apply cold compresses to the area to help reduce swelling and bruising. It is also advisable to avoid any NSAID’s before and after treatment as t...
Hello Rosie45,
Thank you for your question. Lips can take up to two weeks to fully settle. If at two weeks you can still feel/see a lump then contact your treating practitioner. Generally Juvederm does integrate well into the tissues if injected into the right area and will normally settle...
On average we tell patients to expect swelling and bruising from Juvederm or other fillers to last about 7-10 days. Botox should have minimal swelling or bruising, if any, and usually if it does it's only at the site of injection for a day or so. Because fillers are used to volumize,...
