I had juvederm for deep laugh lines. Its in the wrong place and is a raised in a ridge/lump. Can I smooth it by pushing my skin

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I had students inject juvederm into my laugh lines. I ended up with a long raised line along side of my laugh lines from top to bottom. I look twice as bad as I used to look . Can I try and smooth th hard stuff over to where it is suppost to be. I dont have any cash to correct it or I would have already done that. I had this done 10weeks ago

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

At Stillwater, we appreciate the fact that everyone has to learn, but the learning curve should not be on patients. Collectively, my nurse injectors have over 30 years experience and it shows in the results. One of the advantages of hyaluronic acid fillers - like Juvéderm (a fine product) -  is that HA may be removed with hyaluronidase. As you probably know, HA also is naturally absorbed into the body over time. There are solutions - time or visit to a more seasoned dermal filler specialist. Good luck to you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without the benefit of a formal evaluation. This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear you had this bad experience with juvederm.  Unfortunately after 10 weeks the product has settled and can't be massaged. I would book and appointment with a certified plastic surgeon or an experienced injector to have hyaluronidase injected to dissolve product .

Sean R. Weiss, MD, FACS · Answer

It won't be possible to move the lumps by pressing on them at this point.  You can massage them, and this may speed up the rate at which your body removes the product. Your other option would be to use hyaluronidase to dissolve the product.

Amy K Hsu, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear  joandersnken~That is unfortunate that you did not get the result you were looking for with filler.  If it has been 10 weeks it is unlikely that you would be able mold the filler by pressing on it, especially if it is very superficial as it sounds as if it may be from your description.It is possible to have the filler dissolved with hyaluronidase.  Usually this is not a very expensive treatment.  Otherwise, the filler should go away on its own over the next several months.Best wishes,Amy Hsu

I had juvederm for deep laugh lines. Its in the wrong place and is a raised in a ridge/lump. Can I smooth it by pushing my skin

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