I'm getting married in May. When should I get my upper lip injected with Juvederm? Can I use leftover for pock marks? (photo)

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I want my Juvederm to last for my May 2015 wedding. What month should I get the lip augmentation done in? Also, should I have leftover Juvederm from the procedure if I am just doing my top lip? If so, can I use the leftovers for pock mark scars?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

If you have never had fillers before i would definitely recommend that you getting it done a few months in advance of your wedding. If you have product left over i would consult with your injector if its suitable for your pock marks.   Good luck

Joseph J. Castellano, MD · Answer

While
many brides opt for med spa procedures like JUVÉDERM® before their big day,
it’s essential to get your timing correct for the best results. This is even
more important if you haven’t had fillers before, and aren’t sure what to
expect. Although there’s little to no recovery time after most injectables, some
patients may notice bruising if their skin is more sensitive, so you definitely
want to schedule your appointment early enough to account for that possibility.
It’s preferable to make your appointment a few months ahead of time and then
have a touch-up just before your wedding than wait until the very last minute
for your first appointment.

Choon Kia Yeo, MD · Answer

Congratulations! The lips are very important and this time before your wedding is perfect for doing your homework and research on lip augmentation. Please look at women's lips in magazines to see which ones you like. The shape is most important. There is usually an enhancement just below cupid bow as well as on a small cleft in the middle of the lower lip. There is a pout at the lower lips, and the lips should taper at the corners of the mouth. The upper lip is usually smaller than the lower lip by 2/3 the size. The lips should be full and with a nice shape.Avoid "duck" lips which comes from too much filler, too close to the lip border. "Sausage" lips occur with too much filler without consideration for the shape of the lips. I use Juvederm Ultra  XC which last about 9 months and the Juvederm Ultra Plus XC which last about 12 months. I use a local anesthetic so the injection should be pain-free and virtually free of any bleeding. Please discuss this with your doctor and look at the lips that he has done in the past. You can use remaining filler for pock mark scars or anywhere else. However, I have to caution you that treatment for scars is challenging and depends on how fibrous they are. The more fibrous the scars, the more difficult to treat and lift. If there are fibrous attachments to the deep tissue, you may need fillers as well as laser treatments for correction. It also takes time for collagen to develop, so please be patient with the process. Good luck!Dr. C. K. Yeo

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I might suggest early March 2015 so if touch up needed you can receive one in late March 2015. As for extra filler left if any, you can use anywhere you desire.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is probably a good idea to have it done a few months before your event. This will give it time to settle down and if you had any bruising to go away. Best of luck.

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Answer: I'm getting married in May. When should I get my upper lip injected with Juvederm? Can I use leftover for pock marks?

Answer: I'm getting married in May. When should I get my upper lip injected with Juvederm? Can I use leftover for pock marks?

Answer: Filler before wedding

Answer: Filler before wedding

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