Juvederm is a smooth gel injectable filler made of hyaluronic acid. It can be used to treat facial wrinkles ranging from fine lines like crow's feet and peri-oral wrinkles to deeper lines like forehead wrinkles, glabellar lines, nasal furrows, cheek wrinkles, and naso-genian folds. Juvederm may also be used to treat acne scars and other facial imperfections, enhance the lips and contour the facial features. Juvederm comes in three concentrations: Juvederm 18, Juvederm 24 and Juvederm 24HV.
Good candidates for Juvederm treatment include men and women who are physically healthy, realistic in their expectations and looking to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles or facial features or add fullness to the lips. Patients with severe allergies, particularly to bacterial proteins, may not be good candidates for Juvederm.
The Juvederm injection is typically performed in a surgeon's office and can take between five and thirty minutes to complete. Patients may first be given a topical anesthetic, local anesthetic or a nerve block. A very fine needle is used to inject the Juvederm directly into the skin, after which the treated area is then gently massaged to ensure even distribution.
Patients may experience some redness, swelling or discomfort at the injection site for several days after treatment. Nevertheless, recovery is minimal and patients can commonly return to work and other activities right away. The results of Juvederm may last up to six months or longer.
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