Juvaderm 3 weeks ago, now have an unusual crease/wrinkle around my mouth which wasn’t there before. Why has this happened?

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I had lip juvederm 3 weeks ago, have since massaged in as it seemed to have settled oddly. Now I have crease/swelling in corner of my mouth making one side of my face look swollen. This wasn’t there before, any suggestions why this has happened and will this settle further despite being 3 weeks post injection?

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! I'm sorry you are not having the best experience with your Juvederm.  It all depends where the filler was placed. Massage isn't recommended after injections to avoid movement of the product. It's best to follow up with your filler injector to discuss the new crease.

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Without a photograph, it is difficult to comment on your result.  Since you are experiencing a new crease that was not there before, my advice is to follow up with your injector for an evaluation.  If the swelling is due to product, you may be able to have hyaluronidase injected to dissolve the area of concern.  Best of luck.

Deborah Kessler Hudak, MD, MHA · Answer

It is not possible to say with certainty what happened, especially without photos to demonstrate the change you refer to, but I am guessing you manipulated the Juvederm enough it moved (within the needle tracks) and caused asymmetric swelling.  I generally ask my patients to leave the treated area alone, and return in two weeks if anything is not to their liking.

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Without an in-person consultation or at least a good set of photographs of your face prior to and after the treatment your question cannot be answered. Good luck from New York City and speak to your treating physician

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry you are not having the best experience with your Juvederm.  It all depends where the filler was placed. Massage isn't recommended after injections to avoid movement of the product. It's best to follow up with your filler injector to discuss the new crease.

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