Juvederm in 11's After Receiving Botox For 4 Years. Experiencing Swelling and Bruising, Why?

Juvederm is completely different from Botox. It is a thick gel injected to create volume. Bruising and swelling are common side effects, and swelling always follows gravity. That area is also a little risky because there are blood vessels that we worry about compromising.  You should follow up with your provider to be evaluated for increasing pain, swelling or color change.

There may be a few reasons for the swelling.  The juvederm might be retaining more water than normal, there might be more Juvederm than you needed, there might be a bruise and even hematoma that creates swelling, but it may go away on its own. Please see your docotr for an evalutaion.

 

The information provided in Dr. Shelton's answer is for educational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice.  The information provided should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with a qualified health professional who may be familiar with your individual medical needs. If you are experiencing a medical emergency proceed to your nearest emergency room.

The area between your eyebrows in called the glabella.  Typically I will use a thinner product such as Juvederm Ultra or Restylane here instead of Juvederm Ultra Plus or Perlane.  There is a higher risk of occluding a blood vessel in this area from filler injection.  This can be a medical emergency which needs to be treated right away.  You should call the office where you were treated to have them take a look to make sure there is no risk of vascular occlusion.