Juvederm is a smooth gel injected with thin needles and so should be comfortable. To minimize discomfort Dr. M. David Cole, MD may apply a numbing cream to the areas to be treated before injection.
Do fillers hurt? Getting filler is a little bit uncomfortable, but at VIVA, we use the safest techniques which also ensure minimal pain. We will also always use a topical Topical anaesthetic to numb the skin prior to injection.
The injection shots might trigger some mild pain immediately, during, or right after the procedure even though Voluma XC injectable gel consists of lidocaine to minimize shot site pain. Your surgeon may anesthetize the treatment area with a topical or infused numbing gel to lessen discomfort even further.
Answer: Pain
Certain areas of the face are more sensitive to filler treatment. Juvederm products are available with lidocaine mixed in to make the treatment more comfortable. The lips tend to be the most sensitive. In general patients find the administration tolerable and the results are worth it.
You may experience mild pain at your injection sites. The pain should go away after 12 to 24 hours.
The treated area will feel different after your injections. It will likely seem fuller than usual due to the presence of the filler and post-treatment swelling. Some tenderness is also to be expected, particularly when the cheeks and temples have been injected. These sensations usually subside within a few weeks.
Cons: Some of the common side effects following Juvederm administration include the likes of bruising, pain, and swelling. In terms of cost, it's an expensive procedure.
However, for fillers, more fluid is usually injected under the skin's surface. For this reason, fillers come with Lidocaine which helps numb the injection site. Also, we can use a topical numbing cream and/or ice to further reduce the likelihood of pain and swelling.
These include redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection sites. Discomfort or tenderness lasts only a few days and can generally be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen. Hypersensitivity and numbness are also common for the first few days after treatment.
Number of syringes varies from patient to patient but in our office and experience, the majority of patients doing lip injections only need 1 syringe to achieve the results they are looking for.
Typically, in most areas of the face, you'll experience slight swelling that will peak and subside within two weeks after treatment, at which point in time, you'll see the actual results from the filler injection.
Answer: Juvederm for lips
IN our practice, the typical amount for upper and lower lips is 1-1.5 syringes. If the lip injection is part of a larger area of treatment around the mouth, then the amount is less in most cases.
“The short answer is no,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert in Austin, Texas. “Wrinkles do not become worse after having dermal fillers.” Dermal fillers comprise a family of injectable medications that restore volume in areas of the skin where it has been lost.
Do not touch or rub injected site for 2-4 hours following treatment. Avoid exercise and sweating for the remainder of the day and no lying down or leaning forward for 2-4 hours after treatment. There can be a slight chance of bruising at the treated site, this is temporary.
While numbing cream is not necessary for filler treatments, we always speak to your patients to find the best way to make them more comfortable and ensure their treatments are pain-free.
When a patient is injected with the Restylane or Juvederm, which also contains lidocaine, the area of the face being injected becomes numb.
You don't want to lie down immediately after treatment because there is a remote possibility that your neurotoxin might migrate from the injection-site. (Although the chances of this occurring are small, it's always better to be safe than sorry!)
Can your face go back to normal after fillers? Many patients fear that when the filler wears off, they will look worse than before. Though fillers may stretch your skin, it is elastic enough to revert to its original form before your treatment. However, anything that's too much is also not good for you.
Hyaluronic acid based products are considered one of the safest in dermal fillers, particularly those made from synthesized HA, which is made in bacteria instead of using human or animal tissue.
Contraindications: Juvederm injectable gel should not be used in patients who have severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or a history or presence of multiple severe allergies. Juvederm should not be used in patients with a history of allergies to Gram-positive bacterial proteins.
And is Juvederm really worth the cost? Juvederm is an exceptional product. It's natural, it's long-lasting and it's affordable. Juvederm is typically priced by the syringe, considered industry standard.