I had .5 cc of juvederm injected into my upper lip only. 3 days later there is an indent on the side of my lip. There has always been a small crease here but now its much deeper and very visible. I think it looks very odd. my smile lines seem to have gotten alot worse. Is this because the lips are larger and are now pushing the skin (around my mouth) outward?is this created by a shadow making the lines appear deeper? how can I fix this? more filler in these lines? filler in cheek? thanks
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Aging changes can be so subtle, that once we notice them, they seem to have appeared out of the blue or overnight! It is unlikely that Juvederm in the nasolabial fold has caused grooving in the cheek area. As you already know, Juvederm can be used to fill the groove, but the Juvederm-filled...
Thanks for your question. Every patient is different in their expectations and experiences, so it is not really realistic to guarantee you will be happy with a specific amount of filler. Voluma is traditionally an excellent choice for cheeks, and does last about twice as long...
The best product for your lip would be determined at your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. We would assess your lips and do a thorough consultation and understand the look you are going for then pick our product to achieve the most natural, beautiful result.