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the filler itself does not accumulate, but the actual procedure induces more of your own collagen as you have continued treatments.
Certainly you can overaly Juvederm on top of previously injected material. It is also thougth that overtime, the collagen under the skin is stimulated as well.
Juvederm acts by acting as a space occupying material which attracts water. Although it also acts by causing the body to produce some collagen each time it is injected, that is NOT its major mechanism of action. After multiple Juvederm injections, the recurrent creation of collagen may result in some residual permanent filling.
It should be generally assumed that all of the Juvederm you receive will be absorbed by the body. In other words, the effect is not permanent and will not last. There is some speculation that repeated injections may stimulate collagen growh in the field injected. This collagen may or may not be cosmetically significant.
Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm cause a gradual stimulation of collagen over time. This is best accomplished if you start with a full correction and touch up as needed, regularly. The same is true of Restylane.
Thank you for your question. Yes, you are correct that the amount of swelling and bruising is difficult to predict. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler and attracts water in the treated are and produces swelling. You can take Benadryl and ice the treated area to help reduce swelling. Also, you...
Sometimes movement of th lips can be affected by the filler material. Obviously with more filler the lips may feel tighter.
You'll look the same as before your treatment, although because the product can encourage the production of your own collagen, you may look better!