JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is the only Hyaluronic acid filler
that is FDA approved to last up to 1 year.
What Is JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel?
As we age, our skin changes. Over time, the natural volume of youthful
skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. But, with Juvéderm™
injectable gel, you don't have to just sit back and let it happen!
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is a smooth
consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring
substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is injected under the skin 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).
JUVÉDERM® Injectable
Gel provides a smooth, natural look and feel—so everyone
will notice (but no one will know)! In fact, studies show superior
results of JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
compared to a collagen-based dermal filler.†
Almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated
with both JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
and another dermal filler† preferred JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel!
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is
the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven
to be safe and effective for persons of color.
How JUVÉDERM® Injectable
Gel Works
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel dermal
filler is a nonsurgical treatment. JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is injected under the skin using a fine needle
to augment, or fill, the soft tissue of the dermis—the dense
inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis—to add volume and
diminish wrinkles and folds. JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel l is great for your "laugh lines,"
"smile lines" or "parentheses" (nasolabial folds),
or "marionette lines" (oral commissures).
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
is a "next-generation" filler. It is
made from hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in
your skin that helps to hydrate and add volume. Hyaluronic acid
may diminish with age, contributing to the formation of wrinkles
and folds. JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
works to correct this by restoring hyaluronic acid in your skin,
helping to smooth wrinkles and folds
A unique manufacturing process
JUVÉDERM® Injectable
Gel has a unique manufacturing process that provides a high
concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid for long-lasting results.
It also creates a smooth consistency gel that flows easily into
the skin during the injection process and provides a smooth, natural
look and feel—so everyone will notice (but no one will know)!
Only JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
is so smooth—other hyaluronic acid fillers currently on the
market are made of granular consistency gels.
*JUVÉDERM® Injectable
Gel is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis
for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such
as nasolabial folds).
What to Expect During Treatment
Because JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
is a simple, nonsurgical wrinkle treatment, there is minimal recovery
or downtime. So you can make an appointment to stop by the office
for treatment on the way home from work or the gym, or even while
the kids are at soccer practice—and get right back to your
life. Here's what to expect when you visit for treatment.
Before you go: Avoid any medications that can prolong
bleeding, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
(NSAIDs), for at least a week prior to treatment in order to reduce
the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site. (Tylenol
is okay).
When you arrive: If this is your first visit, Dr.
Hoenig will ask about your medical history, including any allergies
you may have or medications you may take, and will tell you more
about wrinkle treatment with JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel . An allergy test is not required.
Determining your treatment needs: Dr. Hoenig will
examine the soft tissue of your face to assess the depth of wrinkles
and folds to determine your treatment. JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is available in two formulations—Juvéderm™
Ultra for versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles
and folds, and Juvéderm™ Ultra Plus, a robust formulation
for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles.
Before the procedure: Dr. Hoenig will use topical
and/or injectable anesthesia to numb the treatment area first.
The procedure: Dr. Hoenig will ease the JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel under your skin to augment, or fill, wrinkles
and folds. Following the injection, he may gently massage the treated
areas. The procedure is quick and easy. The injection itself usually
takes only about 15 minutes.
After the procedure: With JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel , there is minimal recovery or downtime.
For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should
avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and consumption
of alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize the risks of temporary
redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites. After
the treatment, some temporary injection-related reactions may occur,
including redness, pain, firmness, swelling, and bumps. Studies
have shown that these are usually mild to moderate in nature and
clear up on their own in 7 days or less. If you experience swelling
at the injection site, you can apply an ice pack for a brief period.
Seeing results: You should see an immediate
improvement in the treatment areas. Most patients need one treatment
to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing. And one treatment could smooth
your lines and wrinkles for up to 1 year! However, results may vary
and correction is temporary. Supplemental “touch up” treatments
may be required to achieve and maintain optimal results.
JUVÉDERM®
is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
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