I had juvederm done with a plastic surgeon about 1 year ago very conservatively and had a slight bruise but no swelling and minimal pain. Last night around 6 pm I had it done again, with a different facial plastic surgeon. Immediately after it looked great! About 4 hours later however my upper lip is HUGE! (This is where he put most of the filler) And this morning it is still enormous. I'm so scared that this is how they will look, instead of how they looked immediately after the treatment.
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I always recommend that you go slowly with your injections, especially with the lips. You have so much swelling with the lips and bruising that it is not possible to see your full results until at least 10 days from now. You can then assess the full results. Best, Dr. Green
The best advice would be a combination of Thermage and Juvederm Voluma injections into the mid-face (cheek). Healthy life style, sunscreen, and rest, all help as well. Please feel free to post your photo for a more in depth analysis. Best, Dr. Green
Although rare with juvederm and other hyaluronic acid fillers, granuloma formation can happen with any filler injections. Treatment of granulomas involves the use of localized steroid injections with possible 5-flourouracil added. Atrophy can be a risk of steroid injections, smaller i...