Juvederm - Does It Expand After Injection?

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Is it true that Juvederm expands after it is injected?

	I had injections 1 week apart in lips and nasolabial folds. One syringe each visit. Not pleased with results. Doc wants me to wait as product expands...

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Juvaderm  will attract water from the body and cause some additional swelling at the site of injection for 1 - 2 days.  This will settle and disappear relatively quickly.  Just the trauma from the injection can cause some swelling as well.  Correction of the area treated should be evident immediately and not dependant upon waiting for "swelling " to occur.  It sounds like you need more Juvaderm to the areas you wish corrected or be accepting of a lesser result if cost is a factor.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Juvederm like all HA's absorb water as part of the process and will swell in the area a bit, it should dissipate rather quickly and I wouldn't expect to last. I tell patients that at the end of the procedure, what they see is really what it will look like for the time the product lasts.  It may go down slightly after the initial swelling subsides.

Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH · Answer

It is normal to wait even up to three or four weeks after a Juvederm or Restylane injection to see what the final true appearance is, before adding more or fully evaluating the results. There is some tissue swelling due to trauma, plus the gel itself absorbs some water before finally settling to its longer term appearance.

	When evaluating whether to add more, it's not a bad idea to wait a few weeks to see how MUCH more is needed, to optimize that second visit and reduce the chances of needing a third visit.

Steven E. Rasmussen, MD, FAAD · Answer

Of course there will be some swelling that occurs after the injection of any filler especially when the lips are done due to the trauma to the skin of the injections themselves.  However, the goal for Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse treatments is for full but not overcorrection.  There is some expansion of the products after placement but it is usually minimal.  So if you are not happy with the fullness of the correction after the procedure, you should discuss this with your physician.

	I hope I was helpful.

Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS · Answer

Juvederm is an excellent hyaluronic acid based injectable that can be used effectively for facial contouring.

	Juvederm is commonly used around the lips, the smile lines, the marionette lines, under deep wrinkles, under deep scars, and even under the area of the eye.

	Unlike other dermal fillers such as Sculptra, Juvederm does not significantly expand after injection. This allows Juvederm to create a smooth result and for the patient to immediately get an idea after treatment of the result that they will live with.

Juvederm - Does It Expand After Injection?

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Answer: Expansion of Juvederm after injection is minimal

Answer: Expansion of Juvederm after injection is minimal

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Juvederm - Does It Expand After Injection?

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Answer: Expansion of Juvederm after injection is minimal

Answer: Expansion of Juvederm after injection is minimal

Answer: Juvederm has mild does not have significant expansion after injection

Answer: Juvederm has mild does not have significant expansion after injection

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