I had Juvederm injected into my lips and nasolabial folds about 3 months ago. Now I have new lines from the corners between my lips and nasolabial folds. Is this from improper placement in my lateral lips? Or from the nasolabial fold filler? Are my folds overfilled?
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Hello, and thank you for your question! When we place cheek filler we ask that you do not apply pressure to the area for at least the first 48 hours as the filler is still moldable at that point. We also say that the filler takes a full two weeks to fully integrate into the tissue. Hope this helps!
Difficult to know for certain without an in-person examination that allows for palpating the bump. If it is due to shift in filler, then perhaps an increase in the concentration and/or amount of the hyaluronidase injected would help to shrink it. However, it is possible that a small hypertrophic...
It’s important to consult with a qualified medical professional, but generally, hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. The effectiveness of dissolution may vary depending on factors like the type of filler used, how long it’s been since the...
