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Juvéderm

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). It’s smooth consistency made of hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration) provides a smooth, natural look and feel. Studies show superior results of Juvéderm™ compared to a collagen-based dermal filler and almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated with both Juvéderm™ injectable gel and another dermal filler preferred Juvéderm™. In addition, Juvéderm™ injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.

Juvéderm™ Q & A

What is Juvéderm?

Recently approved by the FDA, Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a "next-generation" dermal filler.Juvéderm™ injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.

Who makes Juvéderm?

Allergan, Inc., a multi-specialty health care company.

What are the benefits of Juvéderm?

Juvederm improves your appearance by lifting and adding volume to the wrinkles and folds in the treatment area. After six to nine months, the biocompatible compound is naturally absorbed into the body.

Juvéderm™ injectable gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing. And one treatment could smooth your lines and wrinkles for up to 1 year. Ask your doctor what you should expect from your initial treatment and when they would recommend rescheduling another appointment.

What is the clinical experience behind Juvéderm?

Juvéderm is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.

How does Juvéderm work?

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). Its smooth consistency made of hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration) provides a smooth, natural look and feel.

What does Juvéderm treatment involve?

Your healthcare provider eases Juvéderm™ injectable gel into the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in and augment the treatment area and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds) and “marionette lines” (oral commissures). Juvéderm™ temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.

What areas can be treated?

The transparent Juvederm gel is injected with a syringe into the mid- to deep dermis of your face. The dermis is the subsurface skin layer that contains connective tissue, nerve endings, sweat and oil glands, and blood vessels.

How much does a Juvéderm treatment cost?

Juvéderm cost typically ranges between $300 - $1000 per syringe, depending on the formula used and other factors.

How long does Juvéderm treatment effect last?

The injection process takes only about 15 minutes. You'll also need to allow time to consult with your doctor prior to treatment.

Does Juvéderm treatment hurt?

Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of Juvéderm™ allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly. And, Juvéderm™ is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Your doctor may choose to numb (anesthetize) the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.

Is there any downtime with Juvéderm?

With immediate results, there is little to no downtime.

Are there any risks with Juvéderm?

There is a small risk of infection (as with any injection procedure). Because of the biocompatibility of hyaluronic acid, Juvederm ™ carries little risk of allergic reaction.

Are there any side effects with Juvéderm?

Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injections site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration. As with all skin injection procedures there is a risk of infection.

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