On the 4th day after my Juvederm injections for my lips, there appeared a rash and some small blisters on the skin above my upper lip. Two of the little blisters appeared very near where the Juvederm was injected. On the phone the Doc said it was Herpes and prescribed an anti viral oral med. The rash is almost gone, but still stings quite a bit if I don't use Neosporin with pain relief. It's been 6 days since the rash....will this stinging pain EVER go away? I can't enjoy my great new lips!!
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I tell patients to wait 2-3 weeks post-filler and encourage them to make a follow-up appointment to be seen in that time frame on the day of their treatment. That is usually enough time to reliably assess the results. Prior to 2 weeks there can still be swelling that does not give you the ...
Yes, one of the advantages of injecting a filler like Restylane or Juvederm is the ability to reverse its effects with a product called hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that assists your body in breaking down substances injected into the body. It usually...
Juvederm or any other hyaluronic acid based facial filler should not migrate if it is placed skillfully and not manipulated after the injection. That said, Perlane would be a better choice as this is a more particulate filler that tends to keep its shape where it is placed, especially on a...
