I've had three rounds of the dissolving agent and my lips are not quite back to baseline yet after two years. They don't look bad but would like to have them back to my "virgin" lip border. I was told by my plastic surgeon that juvederm is temporary and ALL results would revert back to baseline. Then my dermatologist says that you always have collagen formation (scar tissue) as a result of filler placed in the border. I want my lips back My friend has the same exact problem. What can I do? Wait?
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Most often, the HA fillers such as juvederm, dissolve over about 6-9 months and that there is no long lasting effects. It is my experience, however, that sometimes filler injections in the vermilion border subtly alter the border sometimes and that it may never be completely "virgin"again. A...
You would get a nice result with half a syringe. I prefer to use a micro cannula to inject the lips to prevent bruising. Look for a cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is an expert in fillers.
Hello! Try not to worry - the first 24-48 hours after lip fillers is a common time for increased swelling. The filler used is a soft product that is often used for more natural results. The swelling usually settles over the first 2 weeks. See your practitioner after that if it is...
