What is it?
Juvederm® is a hyaluronic acid based gel. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring sugar which binds to water, giving skin plumpness, delivering nutrients, and acting as a cushion in the skin. As we age our skin loses it natural fatty tissue and our collagen is damaged by the sun's ultraviolet light. This damage is reflected in our aged and wrinkled skin. Dermal fillers like Juvederm can help smooth the skin and increase volume.
What does it treat?
Juvederm is an injectable gel used to restore skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds such as smile lines, mouth and nose lines. There are two types of Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra, which may be used to correct moderate wrinkles on the face and add fullness to the lips, or Juvederm Ultra Plus which has a denser formulation which is used to improve the appearance of deeper wrinkles.
Treatment with Juvederm®
Juvederm, as with all injectable dermal fillers, is injected into the treatment area through a needle. The Juvederm gel is then used to improve fine lines and wrinkles. Topical anesthetic may be applied to minimize patient discomfort prior to treatment. Juvederm does not require allergy testing prior to treatment.
How Much Does it Cost?
For information of the cost of Juvederm, click here.
How long does it last?
Immediately following treatment you will see results. According to Allergan, Juvederm results may last from 9 to 12 months.
Side Effects
Side effects with Juvederm may include the typical injection side effects such as swelling of the skin around the injection site, redness, bruising (which may be increased if you are 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 all the drugs you are taking, as they may impact treatment. If you have any history of severe allergies, or a history of allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins, you should not be treated with Juvederm.
Alternative injectables for treating wrinkles include: Artefill, Botox, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra, Juvederm, Fat Fillers, CosmoDerm & CosmoPlast and Perlane.
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