Juvéderm® — Hyaluronic Acid Fillers in Alabama

Juvéderm® is the only HA filller with FDA approval to last up to one year. Ask your physician how you can get long-lasting results with Juvéderm. Juvéderm injectable gel is a "next-generation" smooth consistency gel dermal filler that 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). Juvéderm comes in two formulations — Juvéderm Ultra and Juvéderm Ultra Plus.

What does JUVÉDERM do?
What is JUVÉDERM indicated for?
Why does JUVÉDERM come in two formulations?
What makes JUVÉDERM different from other dermal fillers?
How is JUVÉDERM injectable gel different from BOTOX® Cosmetic?
What is hyaluronic acid?
What is cross-linked hyaluronic acid?
How is JUVÉDERM injectable gel used in treatment?
What will treatment with JUVÉDERM injectable gel accomplish?
Is treatment with JUVÉDERM injectable gel painful?
How long does treatment usually take?
What kind of doctor can provide treatment with JUVÉDERM injectable gel?
Does the correction last forever?
How long do results last?
What are the possible side effects of JUVÉDERM injectable gel?
Can people with different skin tones/colors be treated with JUVÉDERM?

What does JUVÉDERM do?

Juvéderm injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.

What is JUVÉDERM indicated for?

Juvéderm Ultra and Juvéderm Ultra Plus injectable gels are indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis (below the outer layer of skin) for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases running from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth, aka smile lines or parentheses).

Why does JUVÉDERM come in two formulations?

Juvéderm injectable gel is available in two formulations to allow your healthcare professional to tailor treatment to your unique needs. Juvéderm Ultra provides versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds. Juvéderm Ultra Plus is a more robust formulation for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles.

What makes JUVÉDERM different from other dermal fillers?

Juvéderm is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.* Our unique manufacturing process provides a high concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid for long-lasting results. It also works to create a smooth consistency gel that flows easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. All other hyaluronic acid dermal fillers currently on the market are made of granular consistency gels. And, JUVÉDERM is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in persons of color.

*Juvéderm is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).

How is JUVÉDERM injectable gel different from BOTOX® Cosmetic?

Juvéderm injectable gel is a "next-generation" hyaluronic acid dermal filler that provides volume and is used to treat wrinkles and folds resulting from a loss of volume beneath the surface of the skin such as perioral lines and nasolabial folds (lines around your mouth and nose). Juvéderm restores your skin's volume for a smooth, natural look and feel. BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a filler. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes muscle activity and is used to treat moderate to severe lines caused by the dominant frown muscles between the eyebrows (the glabellar area). This allows the two vertical lines between the brows, often referred to as the "11," to temporarily diminish for a smoother appearance.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in all mammals that helps to hydrate and add volume to your skin. In addition to its use as an aesthetic treatment, hyaluronic acid has also been used for more than 20 years for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement as well as for eye surgeries and wound repair.

What is cross-linked hyaluronic acid?

"Uncross-linked" hyaluronic acid in its natural form is in a liquid state. "Cross-linking" is the process through which hyaluronic acid is made into a gel product that can be injected into the skin for long-lasting results.

How is JUVÉDERM injectable gel used in treatment?

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 will treatment with JUVÉDERM injectable gel accomplish?

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.

Is treatment with JUVÉDERM injectable gel painful?

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.

How long does treatment usually take?

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

What kind of doctor can provide treatment with JUVÉDERM injectable gel?

Any authorized healthcare professional can administer Juvéderm injectable gel, but dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), or physicians specializing in cosmetic procedures are generally more experienced.

Does the correction last forever?

No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal corrections.

How long do results last?

Juvéderm is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.* Talk to your healthcare professional about Juvéderm today — so you can start seeing results!

*Juvéderm 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 are the possible side effects of JUVÉDERM injectable gel?

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.

Can people with different skin tones/colors be treated with JUVÉDERM?

Yes. In fact, Juvéderm injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has proven its safety and effectiveness in persons of color. Studies with Juvéderm showed no increased risk of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.

To find out more about Juvéderm® treatments, contact Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama today.