When Do I Contact my Doctor if Unhappy with Juvaderm Results?

Hi Libby's Mom,
Sorry to hear about your Juviderm mis-adventure; hope that you haven't scared Libby. I have found that after 24 to 48 hours the swelling and lumpiness of Juviderm should have resolved, or at least is significantly improved.
If things still don't look so good, I would see your physician and hear his/her advice. We usually recommend massage, and sometimes will add more product to blend the areas. If more product is used in my practice, the patient is charged only for the wholesale price of the product used. If not much product is necessary to make the correction, then there is no charge. Practices vary with their policy of corrections.
Unless you have a most noticeable deformity and/or have an important social event, I would wait another few days before considering Widase to dissolve excess Juviderm. Good luck and be well, and hi to Libby.
Dr. P

Swelling is common after treatment and can last one or two weeks. It would be best if you book a follow up appointment with your injector in 1-2 weeks, and he/she can massage any residual lumps or bumps at that time. At that time, you can also discuss your results with your injector if you still aren't satisfied.  

Hi Libbysmom,
Sorry to hear that things are not looking good for you. While some swelling is normal after Juvederm and if you are very uncomfortable with your results, you should call right away.
To some extent whether to call and request an appointment right away depends on whether you have had the procedure before. In some cases, patients will be horrified for a day or two (the first time around), but once swelling resolves and they see final results they are happy. If you've had the procedure before and the results are not consistent, that's a good sign to call in. Good luck.

Generally it takes a couple of days for the swelling after juvederm injection or other filler to resolve/improve.  If you are able to feel the product, it will soften over the next couple of weeks.  If there are any questions, you should contact your doctor's office as I am sure they will be able to help you in the post-injection process.

You should always feel comfortable contacting your doctor.  I would hope that if any of my patients had any concerns they'd let me know immediately so I could see them as soon as possible.  Every physician has their own policy, but in general I'm sure your doctor would be happy to help you get the result you desire.   It may be something simple like placing a little extra product to help you be more symmetric.  Regardless, I'm sure he/she would be open to hearing your concerns and answering your questions. 

Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.