What is Juvéderm®?

Juvéderm® is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Your healthcare professional eases Juvéderm™ injectable gel under the skin 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® provides a smooth, natural look and feel—so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! In fact, studies show superior results of Juvéderm™ compared to a collagen-based dermal filler.

Almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated with both Juvéderm® injectable gel and another dermal filler preferred Juvéderm®!

Juvéderm® injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.

Juvéderm® Ultra injectable gel is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body.  The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent.

What does Juvéderm® do?

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

How is Juvéderm® used?

Juvéderm® Ultra injectable gel is injected into areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur. Juvéderm® Ultra injectable gel temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.

What will Juvéderm® accomplish?

Juvéderm® Ultra injectable gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last about 9 months to 1 year.

What are possible side effects of Juvéderm®?

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 injection-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.

What should I expect following the procedure?

Your physician will tell you what to expect following treatment with Juvéderm® Ultra injectable gel. Within the first 24 hours, you should avoid strenuous exercise, extensive sun or heat exposure, and alcoholic beverages.  Exposure to any of the above may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection sites. If there is swelling, you may need to place an ice pack over the swollen area. You should ask your physician when makeup may be applied after your treatment.

Do the Juvéderm® injections hurt?

Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. Juvéderm® Ultra injectable gel is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Physicians may choose to numb (anesthetize) the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.

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