I’ve been getting Juvederm lip fillers for more than 3 years now and the last time I had them done was December 2016! Today I woke up with swollen lips and I feel a lot of pressure in them. Never have I experienced such a thing in the past 3 years. I go to the best clininc in the Czech Republic where I’m from and I’m very sure there was no suspicious material used for my lips. I’m currently in Los Angeles so it’s impossible for me to go see my doctor because she’s in Czech. I’m desperate
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Generally, it is not true that certain people are at a higher risk for lumps after lip fillers. Most individuals are good candidates for lip fillers, and allergies are rare. It can take up to two weeks for lumps to resolve after lip injections. If you are unhappy...
Thank you for your question. An option is excision of the fat and reconstruct the complications associated with the fat injection. I would recommend a consultation with a Cosmetic Urologist for an evaluation even if this requires traveling. Some surgeons offer virtual evaluation through en...
A lupus patient can have Juvederm injected into the skin. They should be under the care of a board certified dermatologist. It is also important to know how active their lupus is and what medications they are taking for their treatment. Best, Dr. Green
