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A Little Bruising is Worth the Long-lasting Results
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I’ve done a lot over the years to reduce...
JazzyDecember 11, 2006
WORTH IT$700
I’ve done a lot over the years to reduce fine lines, and when I heard how long Juvederm was supposed to last, I was very intrigued. I’ve used Hylaform previously to fill the lines on my face and also once to fill out my upper lip, but it only lasted a few weeks. I had also thought of trying Restylane, but put it off because of different testimonials I’d read on the Internet (some people liked it, some didn’t). But given the way people raved about Juvederm, I thought it was worth trying.
My results with Juvederm are definitely more pronounced, but I’m not sure how happy I am just yet. My lips are definitely much fuller – both fuller than normal and fuller than other lip fillers – and my fine lines are barely noticeable now too. But the bruising on my lips is extreme, especially for something that is called a “lunch hour” procedure! Also, I think there’s a fair amount of swelling that keeps me from accurately judging the results. My hope is that this isn’t the final look and that my doctor is right (she says the side effects will fade completely within the week).
I think in the end my satisfaction will depend on how long Juvederm lasts; if I have to explain to people that, “No, I wasn’t in a fight…” then the results will have to last a while to be worth it. I am frightened of the current state but am also very confident based on the reports I’ve read from other people who’ve tried Juvederm. This is supposed to be the best yet, fingers crossed!
My results with Juvederm are definitely more pronounced, but I’m not sure how happy I am just yet. My lips are definitely much fuller – both fuller than normal and fuller than other lip fillers – and my fine lines are barely noticeable now too. But the bruising on my lips is extreme, especially for something that is called a “lunch hour” procedure! Also, I think there’s a fair amount of swelling that keeps me from accurately judging the results. My hope is that this isn’t the final look and that my doctor is right (she says the side effects will fade completely within the week).
I think in the end my satisfaction will depend on how long Juvederm lasts; if I have to explain to people that, “No, I wasn’t in a fight…” then the results will have to last a while to be worth it. I am frightened of the current state but am also very confident based on the reports I’ve read from other people who’ve tried Juvederm. This is supposed to be the best yet, fingers crossed!
Replies (5)
May 16, 2008
don't do this. i spent 1,200.00 and half of my face is black and blue.someone actually thought i had been beaten up.i should not have had this happen ,the doctor was showing another doctor her technique during my procedure and who knows what happened to my face. i was better before.the slight improvement is so not worth this mess. good luck. take my advice and stay away from this.
very unhappy in chevy chase, maryland
October 29, 2008
Had my lips done with juvederm (very small lips).
Only 1cc, swelled alot, hated it. Then in 3-5 days looked great. had dental block, which hurt too! But was able to finish injections unlike before with Restaylne. This Doc inserted beneath the lip, not around the mouth. Think that made a diffenrence. No bruising at all.
Lips still have went down more than I would have liked, may get another half cc. Just look a little fuller and fresher.
Had lines in chin done yesterday. Hurt bad. The middle of my chin looks good (I think). Side is bruised pretty bad. Will see true results in 5 days I'm thinking. Hoping for the best. Next time will get dental block, and have lips, chin and folds all done at the same time. Do not like any thing over done, so I just do a little at a time, and consider maintence!
November 16, 2008
I had juvederm injections mostly in my upper lip and only a bit in my lower lip. I took 600 mg of advil before my procedure (i was not told about the possible bruising) and both of my lips are badly swollen and bruised. They are purple and underneath my upper lip is almost black. I was told I could carry on with business as usual, but now I'm left explaining to everyone why it looks like i'm a victim of domestiv violence. Hopefully, i will be laughing in a week when i have gorgeous fuller lips!
October 22, 2008
There are so many things that add to the bruising. You may be your own worst enemy when it comes to that just by doing what is considered healthy. Some of the bruise-buddies you can have in your pocket and not know it are : aspirin, any of the anti-inflammatories that contain ibuprofen, st. john's wort, vitamin e, flax seed oil, omega 3. Having alcoholic drinks the day or even within the week for some people adds to the bruising potential. It's always a good idea to talk to your doctor before you have any injections and ask what you should avoid.
Ice immediately after an injection will help, as will immediate pressure at the injection entry site.
I agree with you on the Restylane use in your lips. The swelling from Restylane is pretty pronounced in the lips
When getting your lips done, it's always a better choice to select under-fill to overfill. You can always add more, but reducing huge lips can be a real task and sometimes you're just stuck living with them until the product degrades.
March 20, 2009
Just had Juvederm injection into my lips yesterday...one syringe for both top and bottom....I look hideous.. My lips are bruised...and swollen...i wonder how long this swelling/bruising will last. I look like a duck.. Also above my top lip looks full too..so I look like half duck half ape.
August 28, 2010
OMG I laughed out loud at your half ape, half duck comment. That's exactly how I felt the day after juvederme, which was yesterday.
I have bruising on one side of my mouth, on the lip, above the lip and below the lip. No bruising on the other side. I look like I have a moustache, well half a moustache as the bruising above the lip is black!
No possitive comments from anyone. Just keep being told I look klike I've been punched in the mouth.
However. I'm no stranger to cosmetic surgery and botox and I can see past the swelling and bruising and know that in a week it will look fantastic.
Not liking the bruising but partly my fault I think because I do take vit E daily. Next time I'll stop before the juvederme.
April 5, 2011
I had mine done 3 days ago and feel the exact same way and with my job I had to go to work. I am so embarrassed and my fiance hates it and says I look deformed. I am curious are yours better now? I called the doctor and told them I wanted to have it dissolved and they told me I had to wait 3 to 4 weeks. I am sick to my stomach!I had 2 syringes.I really look like I have a duck bill. Everyone says the swelling should only last 3 to 4 days except the doctor says it can be weeks. I don't know what to believe....ugh HELP
July 18, 2012
6331anon described my current look - half a moustache! I'm counting on your past successes that I too will be able to look at myself in a different light in a few days. This is my first time with Botox and fillers. I too got the 'are you a victim of domestic violence' comment today. LOL! I didn't know beforehand that you needed to stop aspirin, Vitamin E and the like. BTW - the bruising happened on the side that they mixed lydicane into the solution (I was having a lot of pain on the first side done - even with the numbing cream) - who knew that the reduced pain would increase the bruising. Don't get it...
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June 5, 2009
i just had juvederm today and half of my top lip is black and blue and extremely swollen. i was told it will go down in 3-4 days, but right now i feel like octo-mom. i look like i got punched in the mouth! other than that, the rest of my lips look great. id do it again...
I had my upper lip Juvedermed today and it bruised terribly. Blue-black and lumpy. I was not told I would have to hide out until the bruising resolved ( a week? two weeks?). I should have been told this before the procedure. The swelling is bad too. I hope it goes down some. So much for the social occasion I had four days from now! I will have to be a no-show at a big family event. I wish the doctor had put less filler in. I could have always gone back for more. Be forewarned.