Is a follow up visit after derma fillers important?

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I have never had derma fillers before. I was thinking of getting some juvederm and voluma fillers while I am vacationing in the US as we live overseas. We fly back overseas 4 days after my scheduled appointment (and 2 of those days the office is closed because it is the weekend). The office assured me that a follow-up visit is not necessary but everything I have read says you should have a follow-up visit within 1-2 weeks. Is a follow-up visit important?

Janet Turkle, MD · Answer

Hi,Thanks for an excellent question. In most cases a follow-up visit is not necessary for filler injections. However, that could be influenced by whether or not you have any concerns about your result. Keep in mind that it takes a few weeks to see the full result from your filler injections. I would recommend you discuss with the physician that will do your fillers and follow their recommendations.

Christian N. Ford, MD · Answer

Thank you for your excellent question.  Although not a requirement, a follow-up visit 2 weeks after treatment is a great way to evaluate your final result.  Please be sure to see an expert injector for an in-person consultation to fully discuss your concerns and your goals and expectations in order to determine the best treatment plan.  Hope this helps and best wishes!

Chris Thiagarajah, MD · Answer

Follow up is good to make any adjustments and if you don't like the filler in some regard. If everything is fine, it probably doesn't matter

David A. F. Ellis, MD · Answer

It would be ideal to have a follow up appointment depending in what areas you are having injection. 100% correction on the first visit is sometimes difficult to get, but significant improvement will be achieved

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi there! 
I have extensive experience with fillers, and if you are unable to make a follow up appointment that is totally fine. The only purpose for a follow up would be to check on the progress and assess any issues that may have come up. If you don't have any issues, there's no need to go back in! I hope this helped!

Is a follow up visit after derma fillers important?

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