Juvéderm Volbella XC injectable gel is for injection into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral rhytids in adults over the age of 21.
What precautions should my doctor advise me about?
What precautions should my doctor advise me about?
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- The safety of Juvéderm Volbella XC for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding has not been studied.
- The safety of Juvéderm Volbella XC in patients under 22 years has not been studied.
- The safety and effectiveness of Juvéderm Volbella XC in areas other than the lips and perioral area have not been established in controlled clinical studies.
- Tell your doctor if you have a history of excessive scarring (e.g., hypertrophic scarring and keloid formation) or pigmentation disorders, as use of Juvéderm Volbella XC may result in additional scars or changes in pigmentation.
- Tell your doctor if you are planning other laser treatments or a chemical peel, as there is a possible risk of inflammation at the treatment site if these procedures are performed after treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you are on immunosuppressive therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response, as use of Juvéderm Volbella XC may result in an increased risk of infection.
- Tell your doctor if you are using medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners, as this may result in increased bruising or bleeding at the injection site.
- Minimize strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and alcoholic beverages within the first 24 hours following treatment