A vein that was not there before became visible after I had juvederm lip augmentation. It leads down to my upper lip. It is raised and looks like smokers lines but it is a vein, not wrinkles. Not coming through in photos well but obvious in person. Why is this happening and what can be done to fix it? Did the injector hit a vessel?
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It's my opinion that a small volume of a local injection of hyaluronic acid with lidocaine (most versions of fillers now come mixed with lidocaine) should pose virtually no risk of significant systemic absorption and reincorporation into breast milk in enough concentration to hurt a baby...
I have only referred a few patients for either ultrasound and/or MRI scans for assessment on the status of suspected residual filler, but the reports provided by specialist radiologists who understand what they are looking for, have proved very helpful in...
Thank you for your question. Generally, lip fillers last 9-12 months. It’s very important to seek treatment from a specialist. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.
