Just had juvederm put into my lips and I love it although they’re swollen as usual Haha but I just realized im taking penicillin for a very mild case of strep Throat (caught At beginning since I have recurrent strep - yes, need to have my tonsils removed ). Will the antibiotics effect My result or will the bacteria cause problems with my lip Filler ? I totally didn’t realize even asking this question because I figured since I’m on pills now for two days it should be fine... little worried now.
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Answer: Lip Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Voluma) Results and Antibiotics
I recommend patients wait two weeks between injections to allow the swelling and bruising to resolve so the injector has an accurate idea of what areas need to be filled. You should wait an additional week before your next injection. Hope this helps!
Johnson C. Lee, MD
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Thank you for your question! I think your lips look good. The upper lip is naturally M shaped in most people, if overfilled you get the dreaded sausage shaped lip. Go back to see the doctor who did the injection, and I bet the before photos show the same M shape. If still unhappy, there...
Great question. I think .5ml of Juvederm would be good to accentuate the good volume you already have. I prefer to always add less and potentially add more than add more and have to dissolve. I think .5ml would be a great way to go.
