Necrosis? After Juvederm injection to lips, they're white & purple. Everything around my lips & cheeks is puple & hurts! (Photo)

February 23, 2017
Asked By:Russianhunny in Huntington Beach, CA

After juvederm to lips, everything around my mouth and on my cheek turned purple. Im in pain, lips on fire, Swollen, every injection site had a dark purple spot. The dr said it was caused by my swelling constricting a blood vessel. He massaged my face and around my lips. I can see beginning of ulcers, mini craters, Lumps on the area that turned purple. Dr said it was all superficial but the right side of the face is droopy. Are they not telling me the truth, I need to know what really happened?

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February 26, 2017

Answer: Vascular Occlusion / Necrosis -- Get Help Immediately -- Hyaluronidase To Reverse

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 26, 2017

Answer: Vascular Occlusion / Necrosis -- Get Help Immediately -- Hyaluronidase To Reverse

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 12, 2018

Answer: Thank you for your question and for sharing photographs.

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September 12, 2018

Answer: Thank you for your question and for sharing photographs.

April 27, 2017

Answer: Vascular occlusion and skin necrosis after filler injection

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February 26, 2017

Answer: MEDICAL EMERGENCY - DON'T WAIT - VASCULAR OCCLUSION After lip injection, is this vascular occlusion?

Steven F. Weiner, MDBoard Certified Otolaryngologist
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Answer: MEDICAL EMERGENCY - DON'T WAIT - VASCULAR OCCLUSION After lip injection, is this vascular occlusion?

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February 25, 2017

Answer: Purple lips and cheeks after filler injections

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