Juvederm

Produced by Allergan, the maker of Botox, Juvederm injectable gel is a wrinkle filler indicated for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds, or "smile lines").

Juvederm is a next generation, longer lasting dermal filler made with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid. It is a smooth gel filler, used for contouring and volumizing depressions and wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, forehead wrinkles, cheeks and nasal furrows and is an ideal option to plump thin lips.

Juvederm can be used for:

• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
• Glabellar furrows (lines between the eyebrows)
• Acne scars (often combined with other procedures)
• Adding volume to the lips
• Adding volume to the cheeks
• Tear troughs

Juvederm was approved in 2006 by the US FDA for the treatment of mild to moderate facial creases.

What can I expect after Juvederm treatment?

Results will be visible immediately after your injections. Due to some minor swelling, you may look a little fuller than you expect, but this will improve rapidly over the next few days.

If you experience mild swelling or bruising from any type of injection, ice or cold packs can help to minimize swelling or discomfort. You can generally apply makeup over the treated area immediately.

What other cosmetic treatments may be combined with Juvederm?

One of the greatest combination treatments involves the simultaneous use of Botox and facial fillers like Juvederm or Radiesse. With this combo treatment, a "liquid face lift" may be achieved by using Botox in the brow and forehead region, and facial fillers around the mouth, lips, and smile lines. Deeply “etched” lines that persist despite Botox treatment may be improved further with the addition of a filler.

How long does Juvederm last?

Results from Juvederm injections typically last 8-12 months in the nasolabial folds, 3-6 months in the lips, and 9 months or more in the tear trough area.

How does Juvederm differ from other fillers?

There are several different filler products available on the market. Each has its pros and cons. Juvederm and Restylane are made of hyaluronic acid and have a medium consistency. Radiesse is a thicker product made from tiny calcium spheres.

Due to its consistency, Juvederm is the ideal product for correcting relatively superficial wrinkles and filling subtle contour deformities. On the other hand, Radiesse is better suited to filling deeper wrinkles and correcting more profound facial folds and contours.

How is Juvederm administered?

Like all modern filler products, Juvederm is completely biocompatible and does not require allergy testing. Fillers are administered using a very fine needle and the procedure can be completed either with topical anesthesia or with a local anesthetic block.