I am desperate. 3 months ago I had lip injections. I had hyluronidase conservatively, twice after. My problem stems from the Juvederm creating major puffiness outside my lips and an unnatural look when I talk or smile. I’m exhausted by this, I don’t want to leave my house. When the light hits my face there’s all kinds of weird lines and bumps not making it smooth like before. Why am I puffy above and outside my lips 3 months later? Had a laser center tell me fraxel 1540 might help break it up?
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Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
It is not too late for your second round of Fraxel treatment. I generally have patients wait 4-6 weeks between sessions, depending on treatment intensity and skin tone, to allow the treatment area to heal. Four months is more that enough time between sessions for recovery.
Fraxel restore is a great laser for many things, but it will not give you the tightening you seem to be thinking of. It is hard to give you a recommendation without a photo, so I would recommend a consultation with an experienced physician to discuss your goals and your options.