The Juvéderm® Treatment Process

Juvéderm® is an injectable dermal filler that is was introduced into the U.S. market in June 2006. Juvéderm® treatment involves less discomfort for patients than other dermal fillers, and the results are more enduring, with the average patient enjoying a healthier, more youthful facial appearance for six to nine months. Furthermore, since Juvéderm® is composed solely of biocompatible hyaluronic acid, it poses very minimal risk of allergic reaction and other negative side-effects associated with injectable wrinkle treatments. Use this page as a resource to learn more about the Juvéderm® treatment process.

Preparing for Juvéderm® Treatment

Patients are advised to stop taking anti-inflammatory medications or aspirin one to three days prior to a Juvéderm® treatment. If you wear make-up, you should not wear any to your Juvéderm® appointment; however, you will be able to maintain your skin care and make-up routine after your treatment is complete. Though there is no pre-treatment allergy testing required for patients who undergo injections, those with a history of severe allergies may not be considered suitable Juvéderm® candidates.

The Juvéderm® Injection Process

Juvéderm® arrives at your doctor’s office packed in a sterile, ready-to-use syringe. The smooth gel consistency of Juvéderm® makes it more comfortable for patients to receive injections than with other dermal fillers, because doctors can use thinner needles and less pressure during injection. However, to minimize the chance of discomfort, your doctor will numb the area of your face to be treated with a topical anesthetic cream before he or she administers Juvéderm® injections. Juvéderm® is injected into the mid to deep dermis, depending on the amount of correction required, and the typical treatment session is about thirty minutes long.

How Does Juvéderm® Work?

Your skin naturally produces hyaluronic acid, a sugar-based compound responsible for delivering and maintaining moisture and nutrient levels in skin cells, and which creates the appearance of volume and smoothness in young, supple skin. Unfortunately, with the progression of time, your skin’s ability to manufacture its own hyaluronic acid diminishes. Juvéderm® is a smooth gel that is made of cross-linked hyaluronic acid particles. When injected into fine lines, wrinkles, furrows, or sunken areas of the face, Juvéderm® replenishes the hyaluronic acid that has been absorbed into your body over time, helping you achieve a more youthful appearance.

Juvéderm® comes in a number of formulas of varying strengths, so treatments can be tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Juvéderm® is effective in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles as well as in plumping up the lips, filling in the cheek area, and even restoring a youthful, rounded shape to the face. While Juvéderm® provides very visible and long-lasting results, patients who have extensive facial wrinkling or sagging may be more appropriate candidates for facial plastic surgery, such as a facelift or a browlift.

Juvéderm® Recovery, Results, and Retreatment

After Juvéderm® treatment, it is best not to unnecessarily touch or massage the treated area for a few days, though normal make-up routines may be adhered to. Patients who have Juvéderm® treatment are also advised to avoid unnecessary exposure to heat, cold, and sun for up to two weeks following their injections. After Juvéderm® treatment, it is important to wear sunscreen and to avoid using any products that contain alcohol on the face.

Some doctors recommend that patients come in for a follow-up treatment to fill in any lines or wrinkles that were missed during the first Juvéderm® treatment, but this is rarely necessary. Over time, the hyaluronic acid in Juvéderm® is naturally absorbed into the body. However, because of its cross-linked composition and viscous gel consistency, Juvéderm® integrates into the body at a markedly slower rate than other dermal fillers. Thus, patients enjoy longer lasting results after Juvéderm® treatment than with Restylane® treatment and other injectable wrinkle treatments. The average patient enjoys the results of a Juvéderm® treatment for six to nine months, though some patients have had results last for as long as a year.

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Most patients find that the Juvéderm® treatment process to be simple and quick, causing minimal discomfort and producing stunning results. To learn more about how you can rejuvenate your appearance with Juvéderm®, use the DocShop online directory to locate a cosmetic dermatologist near you.