I had half of a syringe of Juvederm injected into my upper lip the other day at a Med Spa. Aside from a little swelling, I had a teeny bruise on the left side of my lip which I still figure will resolve itself. But, in that same spot, I'm having a muscle spasm that has been lingering all day long. You can actually see it move (albeit, barely...but you can!). Will this go away? Is this from the bruise? What makes this even worse is that the Med Spa is being sued because "doc" is podiatrist.
August 21, 2013
Answer: Juvederm to lip and spasm
I would wait a week or two and see if the irritation that may be causing the spasm subsides, unless of course there is swelling, pain, redness, etc. In that case, I would see a trusted Dr sooner. I can understand your concern and wish you the best of luck.
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August 21, 2013
Answer: Juvederm to lip and spasm
I would wait a week or two and see if the irritation that may be causing the spasm subsides, unless of course there is swelling, pain, redness, etc. In that case, I would see a trusted Dr sooner. I can understand your concern and wish you the best of luck.
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July 31, 2013
Answer: Juvederm Issues
Thank you for asking this question. After answering your basic question, I will give you my take on a large percentage of Medispas. More than likely, the issues you are experiencing are related to swelling and should resolve. Apply ice to the area for 15 minutes at a time and avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, aleve, etc.
Many Medispas are owned, and operated by Dermatologists, Facial Plastic Surgeons, or Plastic Surgeons. When choosing a Medispa, find out who the Medical Director is and make sure he/she is board certified by one of the core specialties mentioned above. As you are probably aware, facial aesthetics, injectables, facial anatomy, and facial surgery are not a part of Podiatric Medicine, nor are they a part of Obstetrics, or Internal Medicine. I encourage patients to be smart shoppers for their hard earned dollars. Medical economics are causing a large shift in competition for aesthetic procedures. You owe it to yourself to see someone that is actually trained, as part of their specialty, on procedures they are performing on you.
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July 31, 2013
Answer: Juvederm Issues
Thank you for asking this question. After answering your basic question, I will give you my take on a large percentage of Medispas. More than likely, the issues you are experiencing are related to swelling and should resolve. Apply ice to the area for 15 minutes at a time and avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, aleve, etc.
Many Medispas are owned, and operated by Dermatologists, Facial Plastic Surgeons, or Plastic Surgeons. When choosing a Medispa, find out who the Medical Director is and make sure he/she is board certified by one of the core specialties mentioned above. As you are probably aware, facial aesthetics, injectables, facial anatomy, and facial surgery are not a part of Podiatric Medicine, nor are they a part of Obstetrics, or Internal Medicine. I encourage patients to be smart shoppers for their hard earned dollars. Medical economics are causing a large shift in competition for aesthetic procedures. You owe it to yourself to see someone that is actually trained, as part of their specialty, on procedures they are performing on you.
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