I've been getting juvederm in my lips for years and I've never been entirely happy. It seems like the filler is traveling outside my lip lines or is otherwise causing a ring of puffiness. My doc has tried dissolving areas outside my lipline that has now left me with dents if I pucker. Also, the puffiness around my lips is causing a couple wrinkles. Do I just need to find a better injectionist or is juvederm not for me? He hasn't gone anywhere near the border lately either, only right into my lip
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December 31, 2016
Answer: Lip Swelling After Fillers Like Juvederm, Volbella, Restylane -- Use Hyaluronidase, Wait 2 Weeks
I'm sorry you're unhappy with your treatment. It's best to wait for 2 weeks after your procedure before any further treatment just to ensure swelling has all subsided. At that point you may want to have the current filler dissolved and try a different technique.
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There are a lot of variables when it comes to "how long" different Dermal Fillers will last. Every individual is different. Juvederm might last longer on one person than another. Generally Dermal filler can last anywhere from 3-9 months. The first time we say 3-6...
I would go see your doctor for a follow up on your cheek filler just to rule out the likelihood of an infection. Although extremely rare, there is more risks of injection in the cheeks due to the deep injections in close proximity to bone. Re-swelling and tenderness in localized areas over a...
