My dermatologist told me that Juvederm should be injected alongside my marionette lines instead of directly into them. The result was good, and it lasted for some 6 months, but towards the end of the 6 months, I noted that periodically the product would swell and I'd have lumps to the outside of the marionette lines. It seems to me that directly into the lines would have been a better idea. Any opinions on this?
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Posta Juvederm injection, it is quite common for your lips to look alittle puff, fake, or even overcorrected right on the next day. Thisis because of the swelling that will take its course. It could lastfor a few days, but each day the swelling should be reduced slightly.
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