I'm worried as although I am only on day 2 since having 1ml of Juvederm injected into my lips, my smile feels very tight and restrained. I am concerned that my old wide smile will now look completely different. Am I likely to have the same smile when the swelling settles down or will it have changed completely?
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May 4, 2016
Answer: My smile has changed after Juvederm 1 ml lip fillers. Is it permanent?
It is normal to feel some firmness under the skin in the area of filler. Lumps after Juvederm lip injections may be caused by swelling and should resolve after one to two weeks. If you still have lumps after two weeks and they bother you, you can try and gently massage them with your fingers. If...
Juvederm is a great product and doe not cause URIs. It sounds like you were coming down with these symptoms the day of your injections. Please feel better. Best, Dr. Green
Like others, I would say 1-2 mls. I ml of Juvederm Volift will get the smile lines, however for a more natural look, the idea is to LIFT the lines, as well as reduce them. Replacing mid facial volume loss would give a better and more natural look, than just blunting the lines. If this were to be...