Side effects of the injection include localized pain, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness and bleeding/bruising. The mild redness and swelling at the injection site is temporary.

Your skin loses HA as you age, resulting in facial wrinkles and folds, like those “parentheses” lines around your mouth. Juvederm can also enhance the lips, improving the definition of the lip lines or adding more volume.

Once the topical anaesthetic is applied, allow 30 minutes for the topical to take effect. The injection time may vary from 15 to 30 minutes or more, depending on the number of areas to be treated. Touch-up and repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal results. Less gel is generally required for repeat injections.