I have gotten Juvederm in my nasolabial folds about once a year for the past few years. After my last treatment (about 6 months ago), I noticed that on my right side, it didn't quite blend as well and left a noticable ridge. My cheek still looks weird and lumpy, and now when I smile or make certain facial expressions there's a deep groove that extends up to my eye. Is this a result of the Juvederm, or is a muscle issue that can be fixed with something like Botox?
July 7, 2016
Answer: Asymmetry after Juvederm Because we don't have before photos, I will just make some suggestions that you can consider. It is very common for people to have one side of their face that is a little smaller than the other. The smaller side (that has a less prominent cheek bone) will have less volume and will show signs of aging more quickly. Hopefully your injector took photos, but you may be able to see the asymmetry just looking in the mirror. If your Juvederm was placed just only in the nasolabial crease it would not change the cheek. The NL crease may also look deeper on your right side if that is the side with less volume in the cheek. Adding volume to the smaller cheek might improve your asymmetry. It is hard to tell from your photo but you may have a more prominent malar bag or festoon on the right side, and if that is the case I would avoid Juvederm because it is hydrophilic and can make it puffier. If your last injection 6 months ago also included your cheeks ( I think you would have known) what you are seeing could be a result of the product placement. Your injector should have a record of exactly where it was placed. Going over your pre-injection photos and the specifics of the treatment will help you learn more about the nuances of your anatomy.
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July 7, 2016
Answer: Asymmetry after Juvederm Because we don't have before photos, I will just make some suggestions that you can consider. It is very common for people to have one side of their face that is a little smaller than the other. The smaller side (that has a less prominent cheek bone) will have less volume and will show signs of aging more quickly. Hopefully your injector took photos, but you may be able to see the asymmetry just looking in the mirror. If your Juvederm was placed just only in the nasolabial crease it would not change the cheek. The NL crease may also look deeper on your right side if that is the side with less volume in the cheek. Adding volume to the smaller cheek might improve your asymmetry. It is hard to tell from your photo but you may have a more prominent malar bag or festoon on the right side, and if that is the case I would avoid Juvederm because it is hydrophilic and can make it puffier. If your last injection 6 months ago also included your cheeks ( I think you would have known) what you are seeing could be a result of the product placement. Your injector should have a record of exactly where it was placed. Going over your pre-injection photos and the specifics of the treatment will help you learn more about the nuances of your anatomy.
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