Tweezing/shaving before or after juvederm?

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Hi,I had juvederm in smile lines+upper lip 2wks ago. I have upper lip hair that I tweeze daily. My surgeon said tweezing ok befor+48 hrs after, but caused indentations and after 2wks swells & red after. Returned in 3 days upset - one side is horrible, he suggested I wait 2 extra weeks.. but no answers. Tried shaving, don't like so back to tweezing today. Next apt Dec1, scared he won't fix it. Questions 1) can tweezing daily cause dents/atrophy where juviderm was injected? 2) Is shaving better.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your filler recovery issues.  In my opinion tweezing will not cause dents or atrophy in your areas of treatment, and at worst would only cause prolonged swelling or irritation.  I would voice your concerns to your injector and talk about revision plans.  Hope this helps.

Richard Zienowicz, MD · Answer

Tweezing or shaving before or after Juvederm should not have an impact on your dermal filler result. I'm sorry that you are not experiencing a more positive result. You should go back to see you injector and discuss some alternatives to alleviate your situation. Good luck.

Julia Ann Sullivan Miller, MD · Answer

Tweezing of hair around the injected area should be avoided for a few days following an injection.  That being said, after that time period it is unlikely that any atrophy or dents would occur in the injected area with tweezing.  I would make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your concerns.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you. I recommend to refrain from tweezing the hair before injection to avoid irritation and the possibility of infection. In my opinion this will not cause dents or atrophy.  It is okay to have the injections. If you want you can laser hair removal to the upper lip to help reduce the hair. Best of Luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you. I recommend to refrain from tweezing the hair before injection to avoid irritation and the possibility of infection. In my opinion this will not cause dents or atrophy.  It is okay to have the injections. If you want you can laser hair removal to the upper lip to help reduce the hair. Best of Luck!

Tweezing/shaving before or after juvederm?

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Answer: I recommend to refrain from tweezing the hair before injection to avoid irritation and the possibility of infection.

Answer: I recommend to refrain from tweezing the hair before injection to avoid irritation and the possibility of infection.

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Answer: Tweezing and Shaving Before or after Juvederm?

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Tweezing/shaving before or after juvederm?

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Answer: I recommend to refrain from tweezing the hair before injection to avoid irritation and the possibility of infection.

Answer: I recommend to refrain from tweezing the hair before injection to avoid irritation and the possibility of infection.

Answer: Tweezing and Shaving Before or after Juvederm?

Answer: Tweezing and Shaving Before or after Juvederm?

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