How long am I going to look goofy and unnatural when I smile after getting Juvederm in laugh lines? (photo)

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I had it done 6 days ago and it changed my face. Even with the best dr. Is it possible to not look goofy?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Bruising and swelling is common after injections and can take up to two weeks to resolve.  The look will soften with time.  If you still have concerns after that time return to your injector for an evaluation.  If desired, hyaluronidase can be injected to dissolve the product.

Kyle Coleman, MD · Answer

Fillers can be a great way to restore volume and reduce the appearance of folds and lines.  Depending on the patient and the amount of filler used, swelling can last up to 2 weeks.  This swelling is most dramatic around the mouth and eyes when present.   If after 10 days, the area is still impacting your smile, the filler can be reduced or dissolved completely using hyaluronidase.  Give it a little more time.  Best of luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lewjr63,Juvederm has significant swelling post injection. I would follow up with you plastic surgeon but typically I tell all my patients to wait a full two weeks.  Generally at 2 weeks they are happy and glad they didn't dissolve.  Dissolving is unpredictable as well.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You will have swelling for 1-2 weeks following injections. If you're unhappy with your final results, you can have it reversed with hyaluronidase and try a different technique next time. Keep in mind, a combination approach is needed to get the most improvement for laugh lines. I recommend fillers for the folds themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, swelling can be typical following filler injections. It can take 1-2 weeks for final results. I would wait a full 2 weeks before judging the results. If it is after the two week wait, you can have the filler reversed with hyaluronidase.
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Answer: Improving Laugh Lines - Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, RF like VIVA, Peels, Fillers, Skin Care, Face Lift, Fat

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