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I am prone to cold sores. If I get Juvederm in upper lip, could it trigger cold sores, and would it be dangerous?

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tink1954Mar 22, 2015

I am prone to cold sores, if I get juvviderm in my upper lip, could it trigger cold sores. And would it be dangerous and how would it be treated?

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J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question.Hyaluronidase is used to dissolve fillers and is not any more painful than the initial Juvederm injection. To be sure what is best for you, see two or more board-certified providers in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and...

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Joshua D. Zuckerman, MD, FACS

Results from Juvederm are, largely, immediate.  The product does, however, continue to absorb water from the tissues over the first several days following injection, giving a little more "bang for the buck" than is seen initially. This effect is more pronounced with Juvederm Ultra Plus than ...

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Jerome Edelstein, MD

Swelling typically resolves by 2 weeks. If you continue to have significant swelling after 2 weeks, I would advise you to consult your treating physician. 

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Mark Hamilton, MD

A little bleeding after lip injections can be expected, especially if thereis minor trauma. Be gentle with the areas treated. If bleeding does develop, hold pressure forone to two minutes and any oozing should subside

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Hi.  Some fillers can cause a blue discoloration if injected very superficially.  This is known as the Tyndall effect.  Best to have it dissolved with hyaluronidase, and try a different filler in that area.All the best,

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