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| What Is It?Juvederm is a smooth injectable gel that can restore the skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, including those highly visible ones around the mouth and nose and on the forehead. There are two types of Juvederm: Juvederm Ultra, which is used to correct moderately deep facial wrinkles and to add fullness to the lips, and Juvederm Ultra Plus, which has a denser formulation and is therefore helpful for improving the appearance of much deeper facial folds. | | What Does It Treat?Juvederm contains a naturally occurring sugar called hyaluronic acid, which has the remarkably helpful property of binding to water. As the acid attracts water, it "plumps up" the skin, filling and smoothing out any surface wrinkles. In essence, it helps replace the cushion of fatty tissue that we lose as we age and as our skin becomes damaged by the sun's ultraviolet light. What Is the Treatment Like? As with all dermal fillers, Juvederm is injected into the treatment area with an extremely fine needle. Any discomfort is usually minimal, although your physician may numb your skin with a topical anesthetic beforehand. You won't need any pre-treatment allergy testing, however, because Juvederm doesn't contain any allergy-causing animal-derived ingredients. It's entirely biodegradable. How Much Does It Cost?For information regarding pricing see Cost and Pricing. How Long Does It Last?You'll start to see the effects of the treatment immediately. Studies conducted by Juvederm's manufacturer, Allergen, report that the filler's results last 9 to 12 months. What Are the Possible Side Effects?Side effects tend to be minor and are typical for any kind of injectable filler. They include swelling of the skin around the injection site, redness, bruising (which may be increased if you're taking blood thinners), bumps, and skin irritation. These should pass within a week. If symptoms persist, call your doctor. Also, be sure to inform your doctor of any drugs you're taking, as they may impact your treatment. If you have any history of severe allergies (including a history of allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins — many dermal fillers contain trace amounts of these) you should not be treated with Juvederm. Last modified: October 26, 2009 |
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This is my 3rd time getting Juvederm (each 12 months apart). I got one syringe in my lips, lip line
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This is my 3rd time getting Juvederm (each 12 months apart). I got one syringe in my lips, lip line to fill fine lines and some in the nasolabial folds. The first time I'd say it wore off after about 10-11 months. After the 2nd time when I went in a year later I could definitely still feel it in my upper lip. This 3rd time I actually might be able to go 14 months or so. I'm always happy with the results. I am the type of person to get some swelling so come home a apply cold packs for a few minutes every 15-30 minutes for about 4 hours and I think that greatly helps. The first two years I had a little bruising but this year NONE which is great. Also, this year I had the Juvederm XC which just came out this week. Its not like it didn't hurt but it was MUCH better with the lidocaine then without. I didn't feel every excruciating poke. Instead the initial pokes hurt but then numbed the area so the rest of them became more like dull pinches. A much better experience for me.
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Arlington Heights,
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Feb 25, 2010
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I went in about 2 weeks ago for a juvederm/botox combo treatment and I am super happy with the
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I went in about 2 weeks ago for a juvederm/botox combo treatment and I am super happy with the results. I got the lift and smoothing out of my wrinkles that i was hoping for without any side effects. Now I just need to work on my skin tone (brown spots and freckles), and I will have the new face that I was hoping for. So glad I am doing this!
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Louisville,
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Apr 17, 2009
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Dr. George Hruza discusses the use of Juvederm in his practice for treating lines.
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