If Juvederm migrates to the upper eyelid tissue, will it dissolve on its own over time?

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If Juvederm migrated to upper eye lid tissue will it dissolve on its own over time? Could it block the tearing production in eyes? How long till it dissolves on its own

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Juvederm dissolves overtime and does not migrate very much. If you're having new blockage of the tear drop after cosmetic injections, you should see an eye specialist.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO

Marek Kacki, MD · Answer

It is difficult to answer without knowing where your filler was injected. If it was injected in or near the brow to achieve brow elevation than it could migrate to the upper lid if it is not properly "anchored". Theoretically, the same could happen if filler was injected in your forehead. However, if you had filler injection below your upper eyelid level it would not have a chance to migrate to your upper eyelid assuming you you spend most of the time in upright position. The migration of filler is a passive process based on gravitational forces. Moving upward would require an active process that is very unlikely considering the amount of overall energy required to overcome gravity. The majority of fillers are dissolvable with enzyme hyaluronidase. Good luck!

Christian N. Ford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is very rare for Juvederm to migrate.  If you are concerned about possible migration of filler, then please be sure to see your injector for an in-person reevaluation in order to determine the best course of action.  Juvederm can last for up to one year and is completely metabolized by the body over time.  Hope this helps and best wishes!

Jeffrey M. Joseph, MD · Answer

The answer is yes. Juvederm will always slowly dissolve over time, but it can actually take a very long time to completely dissolve. If it is truly affecting your upper lid, you may want to discuss other options with an experienced injector.

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