I am considering getting lip injections. I made an appointment for half a syringe of juvederm ultra, but the person I was communicating with strongly encouraged patients rarely see results with half a syringe and that i should consider more. I want to go in there with a clear idea of what I want. Will half a syringe be enough for me? I do not want to look like I have overly injected lips.
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March 12, 2018
Answer: Will half a syringe of Juvederm be enough for my already full lips? (Photo)
Hello! Try not to worry - the first 24-48 hours after lip fillers is a common time for increased swelling. The filler used is a soft product that is often used for more natural results. The swelling usually settles over the first 2 weeks. See your practitioner after that if it is...
If the discoloration was not evident before injection with Juvederm for the tear trough, you have superficial hyaluronic acid (HA) filler causing a Tyndall effect. Either the filler was improperly placed, the wrong filler was used, or some of the filler migrated superficially due to trauma or e...
This is difficult to answer without an exam. Could be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hemosiderin staining, tyndall effect, etc. I would recommend an in-person evaluation with an experienced physician injector.