I had juvederm ultra injected in my cheeks a week ago. my dermatologist said that it was safe to breastfeed my baby. i have been breastfeeding my baby for four months and am now learning that this is not approved or safe to do! what should i do now? do i really have to stop breastfeeding?!
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Anatomically, it is not possible that your lack of taste or smell came as a result from the Juvederm injections. This is likely just a coincidence. I recommend seeing your primary care doctor or a neurologist to look for other reasons that you may be experiencing this. Best of luck!
If you doctor used Juvederm then have him remove it with hyaluronidase. By now any swelling or lumpiness should have subsided. If he does not have the enzyme, find someone who does. Anyone who injects any Juvederm should have this handy at all times. Check before you go.
Glabellar lines are caused by dermal atrophy from hyperactive muscles in this region. The best treatment is a combination of Botox and Juvederm for deep lines. You should first have Botox injected and observe the result for 2 weeks. If they lines do no completely resolve, then...