Juvederm Aftercare

What should I expect after my Juvederm treatment?

• Swelling, redness, firmness, itching and tenderness at the treatment site are common side effects, which will usually resolve within two weeks.
• Swelling may cause area to look over-treated, this will resolve as the swelling dissipates.
• Bruising, which may last a couple of weeks, does not prevent the product from working properly.
• Juvederm works immediately, but its effects are best noted after any swelling has resolved.
• Juvederm usually lasts about nine months.
• When Juvederm is used in conjunction with Botox it tends to last even longer.
• Periodic touch-up injections help sustain the desired level of correction and can be done at anytime.

What care should I take after my treatment?

• The day of your injection don’t plan on a massage, exercising, facial, microdermabrasion, or anything else that may elevate your blood pressure or manipulate your injection sites. This may increase the likelihood of bruising and swelling to the treatment areas.
• Wait about four hours to apply your cosmetics, moisturizer, or lotion (this will help decrease the risk of infection).
• Avoid anything that causes pressure or discomfort.
• Minimize exposure of the treated area to excessive sun or UV lamp exposure, and extreme cold weather until any initial swelling or redness has gone away.
• Revisit the clinic in two weeks to talk with your practitioner and have photos taken.

Treatment of Common Side Effects:

• Swelling, redness, firmness, itching and tenderness for up to two weeks: Place cool packs over the area, 800 mg Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) every six hours with food and/or 25-50mg Benadryl (works well for itching) every six hours. Note that Benadryl will likely make you sleepy.
• Lumpiness: Material may be molded by your practitioner at follow-up, do not massage the material yourself.
• Bruising may last a couple days to a couple weeks: Place cool packs over the area immediately after treatment.
  • Arnica Montana can be very effective when used as a topical gel or an oral tablet. It is most effective when both forms are used together, take the tablets and apply gel 4-6 times a day.
  • Bromelain (an enzyme found in pineapple) also helps to minimize the bruising by helping to digest the proteins that trigger bruising and swelling. Take 250-500 mg four times a day until the bruise heals.

If you have any of the following symptoms please call the office at 303.683.3235.

• Infection, look for: redness, increasing discomfort, or discharge from injection areas
• Allergic reaction, look for: severe swelling, itching, or redness within 24 hours of treatment.

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