Thanks for all of the sweet comments
I did feel VERY wierd putting a pics of my lips up, but I figured where else but tPF will people give you an honest opinon and not think you are a freak!
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To answer the questions.....the first time you do Juvederm, it lasts around 4 months. The second time and thereafter usually from 6-9 months and in some people a whole year. I guess the first time you do it your body's defense mechanism kicks in and tries to "get rid" of it faster.
It costs around $600......and here is the kicker, my PS did it for FREE because I have referred them numerous clients and I go in regularly for facial treatments. I love their office staff so much, they just told me, "This time it is on us, don't worry about paying, it is our thanks to you and Merry Christmas!"
SO cool! But of course, I will do it again and it won't be free, but that was so nice of them, I was shocked.
My bottom lip is also a teeny tiny bit bruised today, but nothing that a light colored gloss does not cover up. I am really pleased with the results.
For info, it is Restalyn NOT Juvederm that gives that bad "Britney" lip look. The PS office said that is a typical look with Restalyn especially if the person injecting it is not super experienced.
They said Juvederm can also give that "fishy" or "duck" look, but once again, it is the fault of the person injecting it and it is less likely to occur with Juvederm vs. Restalyn.
Additionally, they told me if you consumed a TON of booze or a lot of Motrin the night before or day of your injection, you are more likely to bruise and bleed during and right after the injection. I did not bleed at all and the bruising is probably only because I went out and partied the night before *shame*. They sell stuff called Arnica Montana if you bruise easily and supposedly it reduces your chances of bruising.
The procedure itself was not painful because they did a full dental block on me so you feel nothing. You are just numb for about an hour or so. Even the needles for the block did not hurt because they stuck Q-tips covered in numbing stuff (Lidocaine I think??) on the injection spots. One spot in the center of my upper lip was not fully numb and when she injected the Juvederm, it definitely did not feel good! I can't even imagine doing it without being numb!