What is JUVÉDERM®?
Juvéderm® is the only
HA filler 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.
*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 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. For
important safety information about BOTOX® Cosmetic, see
below.
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.
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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.