Juvederm® is derived from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar found in your body. When injected, this natural sugar combines with the water in your skin to instantly restore lost volume and reduce lines and wrinkles,Hyaluronic injections have also been shown to stimulate collagen production. Because Juvederm® is a natural substance, there is no need for a skin test, therefore allowing a same-day treatment. Juvederm® has a high concentration of hyaluronic acid which will provide you with a lasting effect for 8 to 12 months.
The most commonly treated areas include:
- Nasolabial folds or smile lines
- Lip enhancement for definition and/or volume
- Cheek fullness
- Jawline for definition
- Earlobe rejuvenation
- Temporal hollows
- Top of hands to add volume and minimize the appearance of veins
After the initial consultation, a treatment session may take 20 to 30 minutes. A numbing cream or ice is commonly used for greater patient comfort. Juvederm® is now manufactured with lidocaine or freezing crystals mixed in with the product to allow for a much more comfortable injection.
To maintain optimal correction, you may need maintenance treatments every 6 to 9 months, depending on the indication treated and the amount of product used. It is suggested to retreat the area before it returns to its pretreatment state.
Risks and Complications
Complications or adverse reactions can include prolonged redness, swelling, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. Induration, or a hardening of the skin in the form of nodules, is rare but can be softened with hyaluronidase, an injectable solution which dissolves the Juvederm® product. Temporary discolouration may also appear at the injection site but this will disappear as the product is reabsorbed by the enzymes in the body.
Cost
The cost of the injection will depend upon the number of areas treated and the amount of product needed to achieve the desired outcome. The cost of one syringe is $500.00 and package pricing is available for additional syringes if needed.
