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Why You Should Consider Juvederm Dermal Fillers With Facial Surgery

Written by Dr. Min S. Ahn · Updated June 15, 2026 Facial Plastic Surgeon · Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery · Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

A surgical procedure will do wonders to tighten and lift the skin, but there are a few blemishes even a little nip and tuck can’t quite perfect. Certain areas of the face, especially those affected by volume loss, often benefit from the use of injectables in combination with surgery.

In those cases, we recommend the use of Juvederm, a popular brand of hyaluronic acid dermal filler, or Botox to supplement the improvements made by surgical procedures.

For example:

Nasolabial folds (laugh lines): The lines between the corners of the mouth and nose become more pronounced with age. A facelift improves the appearance of nasaolabial folds, but we often recommend the use of Juvederm to restore volume and further smooth out these laugh lines. Juvederm to the nasolabial fold area can occur at the time of your surgical procedure or at one of your follow-up appointments. (See Juvederm before and after: nasolabial folds)
Tear Troughs: Eyelid surgery removes excess skin from the upper or lower eye, but this procedure will not address the hollowing that can sometimes occur in the area under the eye, also known as the tear troughs. This hollowing can cause a shadowing effect that can give you the appearance of under eye circles. Patients often choose to have injections of Juvederm under eye fillers to restore volume to the lower eyelid area as a complement to surgery or as a solo procedure. (See Juvederm before and after: eyes)
Lips: For those patients who are looking to add volume to their lips or improve the appearance of their lip lines, Juvederm is an effective solution. Many of our patients have Juvederm lip treatments at the time of their surgical procedure. (See Juvederm before and after: lips)
Fine lines: Ahn Point uses Botox to treat the fine lines caused by facial expressions like frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. Since there is hardly any down time with Botox, these treatments can occur at one of your follow-up appointments. (See Botox before and after)

If you are having a surgical procedure, talk to Dr. Ahn to see if you are a candidate to receive filler injections during or after surgery. Sign up for a consultation at our cosmetic surgery center to learn which options are most appropriate for you.

About Dr. Min S. Ahn

Facial Plastic Surgeon · Ahn Point Center

Board certification

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (verify)
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (verify)

Education and training

Harvard University, B.A. in Biology, cum laude
George Washington University School of Medicine, with distinction; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
University of California, San Francisco, Head and Neck Surgery (Internship/Residency)
Research at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health and at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Surgery
Medical degree, George Washington University School of Medicine, with distinction
Bachelor of Arts in Biology cum Laude, Harvard University (1985–1989)
Degree in medicine, with Distinction, The George Washington University School of Medicine (1990–1994)
Internship in General Surgery, The University of California at San Francisco (1994–1995)
Residency in Head and Neck Surgery, The University of California at San Francisco (1995–1999)
Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of California at San Francisco (1999–2000)

Hospital affiliations

UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA

Memberships