I had juvederm injected into my upper and lower lips 9 days ago. The swelling is gone now but I am still numb on the right side of both my upper and lower lip. The bottom lip tingles when I move my mouth-the sensation feels much like when your hand falls asleep and is in the process of waking up. My upper lip does not feel tingly at all. I do like the results now that the swelling is gone, but I am scared to death that my lips are going to be numb forever. Is there nerve damage now? Is this normal? Is it going to go away?
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Generally it takes a couple of days for the swelling after juvederm injection or other filler to resolve/improve. If you are able to feel the product, it will soften over the next couple of weeks. If there are any questions, you should contact your doctor's office as I am sure they...
Generally, you won't have to pay for your next injection if the leftover syringe is used. However, it may be different where you are. Before you have another treatment, it would be prudent to ask about their policy first.
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Juvederm can be used in the cheeks, however it is not the best option. You would want to use a stronger product that is specifically used to add volume v.s a filler. Your money will go a lot further and your results will be more appealing, as well as last...
