Hi I got 1cc of Juvederm in each nasolabial fold 5 days ago. I bruised a bit on the left side but have noticed that I have puffiness on each side above my upper lip, medial to the nasolabial folds. I've tried to feel where the juvederm is and it doesn't feel like there is any in the area of puffiness. But I'm worried that it's going to stay like this since I haven't seen any change yet. My smile looks really weird right now & I'm going back to the Dr. in 1 week for follow up but I'm worried.
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I recommend that it is worth having your doctor try to break down the product with hyaluronidase, but please wait for about 2 weeks after your treatment before considering this option.
Juvederm is not permanent, lasting anywhere from 6 to 9 months in the average patient. If you prefer not to wait until it wears off, you can ask your physician (who did the injections) to inject hyaluronidase (Vitrase) into the areas which can help diminish the results of the Juvederm. I do not...
The lip can be quite reactive to treatments like filler injection and tend to have swelling a few weeks longer than some other parts of the face. Your best bet would be to check with the person who placed the Juvederm. You may be able to do massage to help soften the area, but it'd be best to...
