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47 Years Old ~ Needed a Boost :) - Richmond, VA
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I had been researching Juvaderm for lip plumping...
WORTH IT
I had been researching Juvaderm for lip plumping for about 6 months and decided to give it a go ~ just as a treat for myself. I'm 47, have an 8 year old and a 3 year old and am married ~ sometimes we just feel like we look "tired" (because we usually ARE tired). I will first post my before pictures with no makeup on. My doctor and I decided to do my procedure in two intervals, about 2 week apart, in order to actually see what shape my lips were taking AFTER the swelling went down - I am very glad that I decided to do this. My next Juvaderm touch up appointment is on Monday, March 28th and I can't wait! Here are my "BEFORE" photos (makeup free):
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UPDATED FROM PersimmonFrost
5 days post
Day 1 - 5: Juvederm
Dr. DeWire offered to add some Juvederm to laugh line area ~ went ahead and did that and absolutely LOVE it. It was a very small amount, but what he did made a difference to me, and I like it :)
Had upper and lower lip filled conservatively with Juvederm in order to see how my lips reacted. The procedure went well ~ Dr. DeWire injected under my upper lip towards the very center of my nose in order to numb the area. The numbing injection was a "pinch" and then a mild burn from the numbing agent used ~ the area numbed VERY quickly.
After the area numbed, Dr. DeWire proceeded to fill my lips ~ absolutely no pain at all ~ I'm glad that I recieved the numb-shot ~ he warned me prior that it would sting and took it slow. Could not feel lip injections at all.
Very mild swelling and some bruising throughout the healing process. Going in on Monday to get final filler injected to the shape that I'd like.
I'm really glad that I decided to do this in two treatments, about one week apart ~ this will let Dr. DeWire view how my skin reacted to the Juvederm and how much Juvederm is needed to obtain the desired effect. My lips are naturally slim, with the bottom one being the most slim and I'd especially like to get the bottom lip fuller (we only did the center inch of the bottom lip).
I do also recieve chemotherapy on a regular basis for a medical condition, which was a contributing factor to do the Juvederm in two sessions, in case of any reactions to the preservatives used in the Juvederm :)
Had upper and lower lip filled conservatively with Juvederm in order to see how my lips reacted. The procedure went well ~ Dr. DeWire injected under my upper lip towards the very center of my nose in order to numb the area. The numbing injection was a "pinch" and then a mild burn from the numbing agent used ~ the area numbed VERY quickly.
After the area numbed, Dr. DeWire proceeded to fill my lips ~ absolutely no pain at all ~ I'm glad that I recieved the numb-shot ~ he warned me prior that it would sting and took it slow. Could not feel lip injections at all.
Very mild swelling and some bruising throughout the healing process. Going in on Monday to get final filler injected to the shape that I'd like.
I'm really glad that I decided to do this in two treatments, about one week apart ~ this will let Dr. DeWire view how my skin reacted to the Juvederm and how much Juvederm is needed to obtain the desired effect. My lips are naturally slim, with the bottom one being the most slim and I'd especially like to get the bottom lip fuller (we only did the center inch of the bottom lip).
I do also recieve chemotherapy on a regular basis for a medical condition, which was a contributing factor to do the Juvederm in two sessions, in case of any reactions to the preservatives used in the Juvederm :)
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March 22, 2016
I really feel that it's important to stress that if you have a medical condition that is chronic and/or requires continuous medications that are "strong" (like I require / chemotherapy), go slow with the filler procedures and be patient. Some individuals may be allergic to fillers, some individuals may reject the actual filler used, etc. - this is why I did a "test" with Juvederm before actually going in all the way. I am just one to err on the side of caution due to my medical condition :)
Will post pics after final Juvederm procedure on Monday, March 28th ;)
Will post pics after final Juvederm procedure on Monday, March 28th ;)
I do wonder and maybe you asked this when you had it done. When it is absorbed by the body will the thin skin on the lips look stretched out? i.e. meaning we need to do upkeep for life.