Juvederm® is an natural Hyaluronic Acid dermal
filler that restores the lost volume that occurs with ageing,
smoothing away facial lines, wrinkles and folds. It may also be used
to improve hollowing beneath the eyes, enhance and define the lips
or contour facial features like the chin and cheeks.
What is
Juvederm® made of?
Juvederm, like Restylane®, is
comprised of hyaluronic acid which is an essential
natural component found within our skin.
How does
Juvederm® differ from Restylane® ?
Juvederm® gel is composed of a higher
concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid than
Restylane®. Because of this cross linking, Juvederm® has
a softer more natural look and feel after being
injected. Some report fewer bumps and less discomfort
with Juvederm® and that the results last around 8
months, as compared to 6 for Restylane®.
Why is
hyaluronic acid so important?
Healthy, young skin is smooth and
elastic and contains a large amount of hyaluronic acid. The lower skin layer
(dermis) primarily contains two protein fibers: collagen and elastin.
Together collagen and elastin create a framework for supporting
essential skin structures. The dermis is keep hydrated by floating
these proteins and other vital skin structures in a “sea” of
hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is capable of binding 1000X its own
weight in water and is therefore essential for maintaining skin
integrity and fullness.
The ability of our skin to produce hyaluronic acid slowly diminishes
with time. As a consequence of this volume loss, our skin becomes
looser leading to wrinkling and an aged appearance. Treatment with
Juvederm replaces this lost hyaluronic acid “sea” restoring a
healthier, more youthful appearance to your skin.
What areas
can be treated with Juvederm®?
Like Restylane, Juvederm is used
to correct facial lines, wrinkles and folds such as:
Nasolabial folds (Smile Lines)
Frown Lines between the eyebrows (glabella)
Horizontal Forehead Lines (Worry
Lines)
Lines extending from outer corner
of the eyes (Crow's feet)
Hallowing under the eyes (tear
trough
Vertical Lines above the upper lip
Corner of the Mouth (Marionette
lines)
Defining Lip Border
Lip volume enhancement
Lifting and providing volume to
the cheeks and chin (facial contouring)
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Precise placement technique means you get the best and longest
lasting results from your Juvederm.
Will my facial expressions continue to look natural?
Our philosophy is to produce a natural result. Although the results
are visible, a treatment with Juvederm® dermal filler will not radically
change your facial appearance or make you look as if you "had work
done The trick is to make sure you retain a natural ability to show emotions through facial
movements.
We've all seen the "frozen face" on someone who's been overdone.
With our extensive experience and expert touch, you'll never have to
worry about looking unnatural.
Why does
Juvéderm™ come in two formulations?
Juvederm comes in two different
formulations allowing us to tailor treatment to your
unique needs. Juvederm™ Ultra allows versatility in
volumizing facial wrinkles, lines and folds and in
augmenting and defining the lips. Juvederm™ Ultra Plus
is a more robust formulation used for volumizing and
correcting deeper folds and wrinkles and for contouring
chin and cheeks.
Do the
Juvederm® injections hurt?
Topical numbing creams or local
anesthesia mixed with the filler may be used to minimize
any discomfort during this quick procedure.
What is the
recovery like after the Juvederm ® procedure?
Most commonly reported side effects
include, but are not limited to, redness, swelling and
minor discomfort which tend to subside within several
days.
How long do
the results of Juvederm ® last?
Results with Juvederm® are practically
instantaneous and typically last about six to nine
months depending on the area treated.
Can I use
Juvederm with Botox?
Yes, in many areas we utilize both
products which are not only complementary but in many
cases the effects are synergistic. By relaxing muscle
movement with Botox before injecting Juvederm, we often
obtain a better aesthetic correction and the Juvederm
treatments tend to last longer.
Juvederm® is sometimes misspelled as Juvaderm or
Juviderm.
