After Juvederm

You may experience swelling, tenderness, itching, pain or bruising at the injection site and in rare occasions, pustules might form. These reactions usually last only a few days, however, they might last for as long as two weeks and, in appropriate cases, may need to be treated with oral short term corticosteroids or other therapy.

Do NOT massage or apply pressure on the treated area for 6-8hrs after treatment.

In order to allow the dermal filler to stabilize, avoid overly excessive movements of the muscles in your face for the 1st couple of days, especially during the 1st 6 hours after treatment.

Do NOT lie down for 6 hours after treatment to avoid the chance of applying pressure on the treated areas (from the pillow) and avoid the risk of rubbing the area accidentally.

Avoid yoga or other rigorous exercise activities, extensive sun or heat exposure, and alcoholic beverages for the 1st 24 hours after treatment. This may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the sites of the injection.

Avoid facials and saunas for 24 hours after treatment since this will decrease the chance of your blood pressure rising and thus decrease the chance of minor and temporary bruising.

Some visible lumps may occur temporarily following the treatment. Be aware that any bumps or marks will go away within a few hours.

If you do develop a bruise it will resolve like other bruises you have had in about a week. There is occasionally some mild pain, swelling, itching, or redness at the site of injection similar to most other injections. Redness may last for 1-2 days, rarely longer. Swelling in the lips usually last for 2 days but can last up to 1 week; and the lips may appear uneven until the swelling subsides. You may apply cold compresses or acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce swelling or discomfort.

You could experience increased bruising or bleeding at the injection site if you are taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen. These reactions generally lessen or disappear within a few days but may last for a week or longer. Unless prescribed by your doctor, it is recommended you avoid these medications for several days after your treatment.

If you are considering laser treatment, chemical skin peeling or any other procedure based on a skin response after Juvederm treatment, or you have recently had such treatments and the skin has not healed completely, there is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the injection site.

After treatment, within the first 24 hours you should avoid strenuous exercise, extensive sun or heat exposure and alcoholic beverages. Exposure to any of these may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection sites. If there is swelling, Cold compresses may be used 10 minutes on 10 minutes off to reduce swelling 2-3x per day during the 1st 1-2 days if needed.

Light make-up (preferably mineral make-up) and your normal skin care products can be applied and, the treated area can be gently washed with soap and water.

Most patients are pleased with the results of Juvederm. However, like any cosmetic procedure, there is no guarantee that wrinkles and folds disappear completely, or that you will not require additional treatments to achieve the results you seek. While the effects of Juvederm last longer than other comparable treatments, the procedure is still temporary. Additional Juvederm injections will be required periodically, generally within 6-12 months to maintain optimal results.