Juvederm 24 Injected in Lips and Still There After 3 Years

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Dear doctors, i had my lips injected with juvederm 24 when i was 23, the doctor told me that it will go away within a year max but its been 3 years now and i can still feel it. i like the results but im scared it might cause infections or i dont know paralysis? is this true? and would it eventually absorb? please please help

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

At this point after your treatment I wouldn't worry about infection or anything like that. If you aren't feeling any pain/discomfort and like your appearance, then it's fine. Juvederm can stimulate collagen production and what you're feeling may not be Juvederm, but actually your own collagen.

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

Although infections are possible any time there is an injection of any kind, it is extremely rare with aseptic technique and is hardly ever noted with the hyaluronic acids such as Juvederm and Restylane. The do eventually dissolve.

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

With some patients Juvederm lasts for years but eventually it will dissolve. It will not cause infections and paralysis. Enjoy your results as long as it lasts. Good luck!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

With some patients Juvederm lasts for years but eventually it will dissolve. It will not cause infections and paralysis. Enjoy your results as long as it lasts. Good luck!

Grant Stevens, MD · Answer

Dear Mona, It is very unlikely that there is Juvederm still in your lips after 3 years. I advise you to follow up with the Doctor who did your treatment to determine the cause of your concern.  If it was indeed Juvederm that is still there, there is a anecdote to Juvederm that can be injected and make the Juvederm disappear if you are unhappy w/ the results.  There is nearly no chance of infection or paralysis at this point in time - these are both risks while undergoing injections - not a risk several years after.  Good Luck!

	Dr. Grant Stevens

Juvederm 24 Injected in Lips and Still There After 3 Years

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