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Juvéderm™

Juvéderm™ is a filler product that is used to restore smoother more youthful look to the skin. This product is used to reduce the signs of aging and skin imperfections. Juvéderm™ not only smoothes superficial lines and wrinkles, it is also used to fill furrows, such as the nasolabial folds, and oral commissures or marionette lines. This product can also be injected into the cheeks to create or restore volume.

Juvéderm™ is made up of hyaluronic acid in a viscoelastic gel. Hyaluronic acid a substance naturally found in the body's cells. This allows the cells to bind or hold water, and is responsible for maintaining tissue hydration. Over time the hyaluronic acid will slowly become absorbed, and will disappear gradually with age. Because this substance is found within the body, and is non-animal in origin, there is no need for preliminary allergy testing.

There are 4 different types of Juvéderm™ available to smooth a wide range of imperfections. Juvéderm™ 18 is used to treat superficial lines such as crows feet or peri-oral wrinkles. Juvéderm™ 24 is injected into the middle dermis. This is used to fill forehead wrinkles, glabellar or frown lines, and mild nasolabial folds. Juvéderm™ 24 HV has a slightly higher viscosity than Juvéderm™ 24, and can be injected into deeper wrinkles and folds. This will also last slightly longer than Juvéderm™ 24. For more pronounced and deep wrinkles and lines there is Juvéderm™ 30. This is injected into the middle to deep dermis. Juvéderm™ 30 works well in the deep nasolabial folds, and to add volume to the lips and contours of the face. An anaesthetic cream is applied to minimize any discomfort. A local freezing may also be used depending on the area being injected. Juvéderm™ can last up to 9 months, and 6 months in the lips.

Patients should arrive for the treatment without their make-up. It is also recommended that if you are taking any anti-inflammatories, or Aspirin, that you stop doing so 1 week to 3 days before the scheduled injections. Following the injections swelling and redness may be present at the injection site. The area may be sensitive to the touch and may also be slightly bruised. All of these reactions should subside within 72 hours. Excessive facial expression should be avoided in the hours following this procedure. Sunscreen should be worn in the weeks following the injection, and excessive heat should be avoided, for example: saunas, hot tubs tanning beds. The injection area should be treated gently, do not massage or rub. Patients can continue their regular skin care regimen and apply make-up the day after the injection. Avoid using any products containing alcohol.

A consultation is recommend with your Dermatologist prior to the injections, to discuss your past medical history. Patients who have autoimmune diseases or who are receiving immunotherapy treatments should avoid this treatment. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should not have this treatment. Any patients who have infectious skin problems, or areas of inflammation should not have this treatment. Patients who are prone to hypertrophic scarring should make their physician aware.