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Loose Skin Around Mouth After Juvederm in Lips - Philadelphia, PA

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I recently had juvederm done in the lips. It...

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I recently had juvederm done in the lips. It looked good for about 2 days until the initial swelling went down and I noticed loose skin on the sides of my lips (I'll call them lip jowls). They form a severe line and cover the end of my smile like a flap. No clue where this skin came from - I've always had thin, flat features and tight skin below my cheeks. From the side view I now look 10 years older!

Its not like the lips are even big, but she did have to build out the upper lip. I'm thinking because I had such flat lips and features, that building out the upper lip may have been too much for my thin face and pulled skin out and down. I went back for some corrections for this, and again it looked great until the initial swelling went down. Now I see nothing but the flaps and new marionette lines that form on each side when I smile because of excess skin.

Im 38 and always passed for 30. Now I look much older. I cant go to my 20 year reunion looking like this. I cant see my boyfriend. I basically have shut myself in from everyone so they cant see me. I literally have scotch taped my cheeks back so I dont have to see it when I look in the mirror!

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Dr Seema Patel, MD

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KatieO42
June 9, 2017
This is exactly what I have after one bad injection experience. I know exactly what you mean by the joker flaps. I have exactly the same issue as well as the stretched/pulled skin. I had juvederm on four separate occasions with another doctor before I went to one bad injector. The medical boards really should require more training...any old doctor, nurse or dentist can do this!

 today.. 2 days after my initial post I have...

 today.. 2 days after my initial post I have the same mouth pouches and when I smile I look like the joker.  In addition a new problem has been forming that I notice at night (when my face volume is lower) Im getting deep trenches next to my nose... like juvederm has pulled my cheeks down and away from my nose. I never had that before!  Im going to a plastic surgeon today to see if he can remove this hell from my face, but I think the saggy skin may be permanent.

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morena
August 28, 2009
ask ur question under the option "ask a doctor". i asked my question in the review form and got no responses, but after asking the same question under "ask a doctor" i then got several professional responses...
VICTORIA1Z
August 29, 2009
I haven't seen your before pic so I have nothing to compare it to but i do know this...women are so hard on themselves. I am hard on my self. I had some fat put into my cheeks and lips many years ago when it was a new thing--I would say 14 years ago--I looked like a blow fish for about 3 weeks. Once I resigned myself to it and prayed alot, and finally began to relax and hope for the best, most of it dissolved and what was left was really very nice! Moral...try to relax. Being upset makes the situation worse. Pray and ask God for faith that you can believe Him to change your smile back or at least correct it. Faith and Prayer help in every situation. Studies prove that! Once you relax and give it over to God, I honestly believe you will begin to see that it isn't as bad as you think or if it is, that it will now get better! Best wishes. :)
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tried but failed
August 29, 2009
I'm pretty sure God won't help you but time probably will. If you can't wait, then please be careful using hyaluronidase (branded vitrase or hydase) to dissolve the juvederm because lots of people (me!) are hypersensitive to it. It sounds like a quick fix for unwanted hyaluronic acid filler (juvederm / restylane) but it can cause lots of problems of its own. Make sure you get an allergy test in your arm before you let them put it near your face. And on the aesthetics of your lips, I know it probably looks ghastly to you, but in all honesty your lips look fine to me. Maybe it is just a bit of swelling and it will go down soon? You only had the juvederm very recently. That being said, everyone keeps telling me that my botox disaster is not as bad as I think but I now avoid mirrors too and I have been hiding at home for 7 weeks. The boyfriend (shallow cad) has decided it is all too hard and has departed already!
jlosc
August 29, 2009
I've been reading that these injections are diluted with saline. I'm wondering how much saline your doctor used in the injections? (the amount of saline would determine the potency of the injection) I'm new to this, and having my procedures done on Monday Aug 31 (terrified too), but today, I'm going to the Doctors seminar, and I have a WHOLE LONG LIST of questions to ask. I've researched his experience and he has 15 yrs in facial cosmetic surgery procedures. I HOPE your problem resolves itself. I'd be interested to know what caused the problem. The writer above made a good suggestion... POST A QUESTION to an MD on the home page. GOOD LUCK!!
Mishka
August 29, 2009
This looks identical to my problem!-But he also filled my whole face with it-created wrinkles and joker mouth (worse than yours)I had to go back 3 times before the maniac agreed to take some out-it has helped slightly- things are shrinking back. I will go next week and find someone to take the rest out. I also am thin with tighter skin,allergic to everything,but no problem with hyaluronidase.

Is this common and how would you correct this?...

Is this common and how would you correct this? More filler? Titan or Thermage? I wish it were as easy as scotch tape. Is it possible to be swollen after 3 weeks or can Juvederm really pull your whole face down??

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(unregistered guest)
May 9, 2010
Not sure why Real Self deleted my physicians name with no explanation. My hope was that she doesnt do this to someone else, because it has been the worst year of my life, and has not resolved. Please email me if you live in the Philadelphia area and are thinking about getting Juvederm. I can recommend who not to go to, and who to go to based on many of my friends successes.
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3478anon
August 30, 2010
I can't believe they deleted dr's. name ,we need to know who these people are,there ignorance causes alot of physical and emotional pain.
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Sharon at RealSelf
August 31, 2010

Hi 3478anon -- The doctor's name is shown at the top of the review. Back in May, we had a glitch on the site that caused it not to show up. This glitch was resolved two days later. We don't delete content and absolutely believe in letting people share their experiences. Hope this helps.

MJ416
January 3, 2012
rate mds.com find your doctor's name and you can give a review of the doctor and tell your experience there.
Mishka
May 9, 2010
Who owns Real Self? Have they been bought by another corporation? Maybe too many physicians involved. Unfortunately they do look out for one another. They should not have deleted your physicians name.
(unregistered guest)
May 9, 2010
I'm disappointed with that situation, because this is a site i've come to trust. i emailed them to inquire why and no one has followed up. It was posted all of 5 days. Not like I made a rash decision to post it, I held out for 9 months until I realized no progress was being made, and I could be stuck like this. A new PS told me I may have formed my own collagen now where she injected at the sides. He said it may soften over time, but that doesnt give me much hope. I really dont want anyone going through the emotional and physical issues this has caused me since last August.
Katerina1982
September 8, 2010
i think it is collagen deposited. i had juve under my eyes almost 3 years ago and the juve line is still there and pronounced. however, i noticed that it migrated downward about 1.2 centimeters from original injection site. I also noticed that the juve migrates downward at a faster rate on the outer portions of the eyes. the inner portion doesn't seem to migrate at all, and in the middle area under the eyes migrates at a rate in between the two.
Melted2012
April 19, 2012
Hi! I have the same situation as you and wondering if yours has resolved yet? Please let me know. I am so upset. Hope you are feeling better
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Sharon at RealSelf
May 10, 2010
Hi, We did some website maintenance this week (5/7/10) and some unforseen glitches occurred. Your provider's name is stored in your review, but we need to fix the code that makes it display. Our tech team are working very hard to restore full functionality. Oh, and we haven't been bought by a corporation - we're still an independent company. :) Cheers, --Sharon
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tried but failed
May 11, 2010
Thanks for the clarification Sharon. I figured it was glitch from the server upgrade because the order of my photos got switched around after the maintenance. Nice to know you are still an independent company and thanks so much for this website. Total god send for those of us in need. Cheers, K
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