I just had juvederm yesterday..there is an apparent "line" (vertically) on left cheek that is hard and noticeable. Will the treated area disperse or will the gel remain? How can I flatten out the area? Its as if the gel did not move but stayed in the vertical line. How can I get it to flatten out? Strange looking..thanks
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June 18, 2010
Answer: Hard line on face from filler
Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Vertical lines on the sides of the face can be caused by a combination of loose skin as well as volume loss. Loose skin may be due to damage from chronic sun exposure and UV light damage. Fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane may help these a little, but you may need a resurfacing...
Fillers can definitely help smooth away these lines, but the first thing you should probably do is to change your sleeping position. See if this helps first.
Bruising and palpable (not visible ) lumps can happen in the hands of even the most experienced physician injectors. Things that you could minimize the risk of bruising next time include, staying off aspiriin products if not medically important, or other NSAIDs, blood thinners and certain health...
