Can I try to have my lips filled after suffering from an occlusion and necrosis or is this the end of the road? (photos)

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I had my first experience of juvederm yesterday and the nurse practitioner hit an artery i suffered an occlusion and within moments I developed necrosis immediately she dissolved the filler within minutes, Is this just a bad experience or is it something i could have done again in the future? Obviously I am now very nervous about any procedures but have always wanted my lips doing and would like a definitive answer

Joseph J. Castellano, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear you've had trouble with your JUVEDERM® injections. Occlusions can occur. I'm glad your injector was able to resolve the issue quickly. After you've completely healed, you should be able to pursue further injections should you so choose. It may be worth scheduling a consultation with another injector for a second opinion in regards to your injection placement. Be sure you're completely healed before you consider more injections and best of luck!.

David M. Lieberman, MD · Answer

Yes you can have filler again.  I recommend waiting until you are fully healed from the occlusion.  Best of luck to you.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the issue you experienced with filler.  Occlusions are not common, but they are a risk with fillers.  Once you have healed from this incident you can proceed with another filler treatment.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs and I am sorry to hear of your injection issues.  Once fully healed you would be able to pursue an additional lip augmentation but perhaps should consider a new injector or placement with the use of a cannula.  Hope this helps.

Radiance Skin Therapy - Madison · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos. Unfortunately occlusions are a risk with HA fillers and I am sorry to hear about your experience. Once fully healed you would be able to have filler again.

Can I try to have my lips filled after suffering from an occlusion and necrosis or is this the end of the road? (photos)

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Can I try to have my lips filled after suffering from an occlusion and necrosis or is this the end of the road? (photos)

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