How Long Does Pain Last After Juvederm Injections?

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid based filler that can be utilized for smile lines and other areas of the face. Juvederm has too lines: Ultra and Ultra plus which vary on the amount of cross linking. Allergan just recently released Juvederm with powdered lidocaine in it called Juvederm XC. This is a wonderful product and obviates the need for lower facial dental blocks. I inject the smile lines with topical anesthetic and ice and it is very comfortable. The discomfort you are experiencing currently, is likely from persistent swelling and possible bruising. This can persist for over 2 weeks. You can try cool compresses to the area daily, but I would return for a check up from your physician.

 

the hyaluronic acids can hurt when injected but both companies, that produce Restlane and Juvederm, have added anesthetic to their products. It may hurt a litte during the procedure but it shouldn't hurt afterwards. Maybe it might be a little hard to smile sometimes right after the filler is injected because of the new pressure, but that is temporary and shouldn't hurt. You should see your doctor to make sure there is no infection, which is very rare with these injections.