Another Hyaluronic acid filler gaining popularity is Juvderm manufactured by the same company that makes Botox cosmetic injectable. Juvderm is also FDA approved, non-animal dermal filler gel used to correct mid to deep dermis wrinkles. Juvderm works best on wrinkles in the lower 1/3 of the face like nasolabial folds (smile or laugh lines) and oral commissures (marionette lines).
After the gel is injected it maintains the area’s shape by attracting and binding the body’s moisture to the area.
One of the differences in Juvderm and other Hyaluronic acid fillers is that it comes in two formulas: Juvderm Ultra and Juvderm Ultra Plus. Both are used to treat different wrinkle depths of area’s needing to be filled. Also the base of the injectable is smooth gel vs. a granular gel used by some other fillers. Juvderm has been tested and shows no real hypertrophic scaring in patients of color.
Juvederm injections is similar to that of other Hyaluronic acid fillers including a thorough consultation prior to treatment. The treatment area will be determined and cleansed and Juvderm Ultra or Juvederm Ultra Plus will be injected with a needle. The treatment will take approximately 15 minutes. Immediately after the injection the medical provider might massage the area to even the distribution.
Patients should avoid excess sun, strenuous activity and alcohol for a 24 hour period to minimize the risk of swelling and erythema.
Results for both Juvderm Ultra and Juvderm Ultra Plus are up to 6 months. However, additional treatments will be needed after that to maintain lasting results.
There are some contraindications and considerations to Juvderm which include the following:
Juvderm patients with a history of anaphylaxis or multiple severe allergies.
Juvderm patients with an allergic history to gram-positive bacterial protein.
Juvderm patients that have recently undergone laser treatments, chemical peels or other procedures requiring a dermal (skin) response.
Juvderm patients with low immune responses may have an increased risk of infection.
Safety for pregnant women and peoples under the age of 18 has not been established.
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