I had one syringe injected in my lips over a week ago and now if feels like I have an empty space in my upper right side of my lip (see picture). Will this even out itself or will I need to have more injected to even it out. I also have tiny white bumps in the same spot? Why is this?
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Injecting into the tear troughs with Juvederm runs a real risk of a hematoma. The best way to minimize the risk is to stop any aspirin, fish oil, omega-3, flaxseed oil, or any other blood thinners 10 days prior to your injection. The product must be placed deep to avoid the...
This is not a good idea because if you aren't a physician, Juvederm can't be legally sold to you. Anything you buy will be obtained illegally. Juvederm can only be sold to a licensed physician and administered by a medical professional.
Hyaluronic acid products such as Juvederm and Restylane have no organ or species specificity. In theory there is no risk of an allergic reaction and therefore no "permanent issues". In fact, in spite of its frequent use for cosmetic purposes, there are very few reports of...