Dermal Filler

Juvederm

Juvederm is one of the latest dermal fillers introduced to the U.S. market. It provides the highest concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any currently available hyaluronic acid dermal filler for long-lasting results. This creates a smooth consistency gel that flows consistently and easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel.

Treatment Areas

Juvederm injections add volume to volume-deficient areas of the face. In general, Juvederm adds volume to the cheeks, lips, and jawline; treats wrinkles extending from the nose to the mouth (smile lines), from the mouth to the chin, and fine lines and wrinkles above the lip; and diminishes the appearance of frown lines.

Lip injections

What does Juvederm do?

Recently approved by the FDA, Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a “next-generation” dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel helps to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).

Jawline filler

How long does it last?

Depending on the type of Juvederm used, it generally lasts between 1 – 2 years. Another factor includes the natural makeup of each individual person. Most injectable dermal fillers require follow-up therapy to maintain results.

Cheek filler

Does Juvederm work immediately?

It begins to smooth and plump the face as soon as it is injected. However, it usually takes another two weeks for the results to fully develop. If you’re seeking fuller, firmer, and smoother facial skin without having to get extensive surgery, injectable fillers could be the right choice for you.

What to expect. 

Pictures

Say “cheese”

Pictures taken before the procedure provide a better view and understanding of the areas to be treated, and can be consulted when discussing specific goals with the practitioner. When compared to your “After” pictures, they are an effective way to track treatment results over time.

Diagnosis

Personalized muscle diagnosis

The practitioner begins by conducting a personalized assessment of your facial anatomy to identify the best treatment for achieving optimal results. Next, she precisely marks the injection points with a white makeup pencil, and cleans the sites with an antibacterial agent. For lip injections, the practitioner administers a nerve block. If you experience any pain at the injection site, a cold instrument and anesthetic ointment will be used to numb the treated area.

Injections

Begin treatment

The injection process typically takes a few moments per treated area. Your practitioner will inject, massage, and evaluate the treatment area, using the marked guide points to determine the minimum filler amounts needed to achieve the desired effect. If necessary, additional filler may be applied to ensure you are satisfied with the results and they meet your goals. Depending on your personalized treatment plan, the entire process can range from 15 to 60 minutes.

FAQs.

What is Juvederm?

Juvederm, a smooth gel filler composed of hyaluronic acid, helps restore volume and fullness to targeted facial areas.

Is getting Juvederm painful?

Although injections can be uncomfortable, there are several techniques to help minimize the pain. Juvéderm XC products include a built-in local anesthetic. Additionally, nerve blocks, vibration devices, and ice packs can provide effective pain relief during injectable treatments.

Is Juvederm safe?

When administered by an experienced practitioner well-versed in facial anatomy, Juvederm treatments are safe. Additionally, the results can be reversed through the injection of an enzyme that breaks down the hyaluronic acid.

What are the side effects of Juvederm?

Common side effects of Juvéderm include injection site reactions such as:

  • tenderness
  • swelling
  • firmness
  • lumps/bumps
  • bruising, pain
  • redness
  • discoloration
  • itching