Juvederm®
Over time, deep wrinkles can develop within our face. In the past, surgery or facial resurfacing procedures offered the only solutions to help soften or eliminate the wrinkles we develop over time. Now, other options are available. Injectable fillers are products that have been developed to help “plump up” and soften or eliminate the wrinkles on our face.
JUVÉDERM® injectable gel (including JUVÉDERM® Ultra, JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC, and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC) is a “next generation” hyaluronic dermal filler developed by Allergan, the makers of BOTOX®. It is used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as those around the nose and mouth).
JUVÉDERM® is safe. It consists of hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance found in all of our skin. Injected within the mid-to-deep dermis of the skin, the product attracts water and helps to fill out the natural wrinkles within our skin. Unlike other filler products such as collagen, no skin testing is necessary.
JUVÉDERM® is not permanent. Natural enzymes within our body called hyaluronidases will slowly break down the product. Results vary, however, JUVÉDERM® is the only hyaluronic acid filler FDA approved to last up to one year with initial treatment.
JUVÉDERM® is a simple, in-office procedure. It now comes pre-mixed with lidocaine to help reduce discomfort with the procedure. Side effects were usually mild to moderate, lasting seven days or less, and included temporary injection-site reactions such as redness, pain, firmness, swelling, and bumps. JUVÉDERM® is not for people with severe allergies.
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