I have a lump in my lip from Juvederm!
I usually tell my patients to give any filler about a week to mature. Sometimes an injection could cause a bruise that’s deep and not very visible. Approximately a week, gives the...
What do you think about using Radiesse for the jowls and around the mouth?
In the hands of an experienced doctor or injector, around the jawline and the jowls, Radiesse can give a nice support that looks very natural. It can also be quite effective around the...
Am I overfilled with Juvederm? What about other fillers or Artefill?
In general, if you have puffy bags and a blue tint under your eyes after hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm or Restylane, you have too much filler under there!!! Please find a...
A Sculptra complication – what can I do?
First of all, I am so, so sad that this happened at all. Sculptra can be lovely when it’s done gradually over a period of months and the doctor doing it...
Are injections of filler inside the mouth safe?
The answer to the above is no. And, in my opinion, injecting fillers into the face through the mouth raises safety issues. Think about it! The mouth is one of the most...
A possible Juvederm complication?
Generally, if you have waited a full week and it’s still not good, it’s time to go back to your doctor/nurse to have them look at it. There is an...
A possible Juvederm mistake?
Only your doctor knows exactly where that Juvederm was injected. You must call and go back to the office so he/she can look at it – it’s really the only way to...
A good result with Botox/Juvederm around the lips but one small problem?
I’m so glad you had a good result and kudos to you for taking the time to find a good doctor! Sometimes that is the hardest part. If you have...
Why I Don’t Recommend Artefill/Artecoll
This filler is relatively new to the U.S. market. It is a so-called permanent filler made from polymethylmethacrylate, which are basically tiny, plastic “microspheres” (kind of like tiny invisible beads)....
