Can Juvaderm Fillers Cause Spider Veins Around the Nasolabial Folds?

Hyaluronic acid fillers, while used all the time in the nasolabial folds, absolutely can lead to the development of telangectasias (red spidery veins) there!  It really has nothing to do with the depth of the injection, but I have seen others come into our office with this problem lots of times.  It is definitely under-recognized, but can be a problem.  These tiny veins can easily be lasered away, like we do in our practice, with a pulsed dye laser like the Candela Perfecta V-Beam.

Yes, it is possible to see small spider veins after injections.  Any trauma to the tissue can cause small neovascularities to pop up in the skin.  Fortunately, these little veins are easily treated with laser.  I am sure your provider will be more than happy to aid in treating these small capillaries.

Good luck.

 Dr. Grant Stevens

Although rare, it is possible to get dilation of tiny capillary blood vessels in the area where a filler such as Juvederm has been injected.  Once present it is usually permanent but can easily be removed with a VeinWave or laser treatment.

I have used Juvederm for years in the nasolabial folds and have never seen that side effect. I would explore other potential causes of telangiectasias first.

I have never seen this happen but it is certainly possible as these veins can appear as part of a "healing" process after insult to skin. I do not think that they would develop so quickly. You might have had some before and are now noticing them or you might have redness from injection. I would go back to the doctor as they can have a look and easily treat.