I had juvederm in my lips and around my mouth yesterday. I am traveling for work tomorrow and have some important meetings and presentations over the week. I really really need to use a depilatory cream on my chin, upper lip and around my mouth if I’m going to look my best. My most critical meetings are next Thursday so I can wait til Thursday morning if absolutely needed but I’d like to do it sooner if possible.
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Thanks for your question and your medicine is a blood thinner – and although it is not a contraindication for lip injections, one may bruise a little more than average if they are done. I would make sure you visit a skilled injector, make sure they know you are taking this, and use ice, ice, ic...
Juvederm and Restylane work very well for acne scars but the swelling can last for a few weeks. However, sometimes a finer hyaluronic acid like Belotero or Restylane Silk may be needed if the scars are superficial. You may need eMatrix or Fraxel for acne scars if there is a lot of surface i...
