Juvederm
Ultra XC
Used for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation.
Ultra Plus
Temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face. Ultra Plus XC injectable gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. It temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.
Voluma
For deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss. Product adds volume to the to correct age-related volume loss.
Volbella
For injection into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral lines. Volbella adds subtle volume to lips and softens the appearance of vertical lip lines.
Vollure
Used in facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds). It softens moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles by adding subtle volume around the nose and mouths.
What is Juvederm made of?
Juvéderm is a cosmetic dermal filler composed from a modified form of hyaluronic acid (HA), manufactured using proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin.
How is Juvederm different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Juvéderm is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Juvéderm requires no pretesting, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, St. John’s wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.
Is Juvederm safe?
Yes. Juvéderm has been used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Juvéderm has a highly favorable safety profile. It’s composed of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body. Juvéderm is fully biocompatible. There is limited risk of animal-based disease transmission or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. No allergy testing is required before use. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve in less than seven days.
Can Juvederm be used anywhere on the face?
Juvéderm has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 70 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles. It is currently indicated in the U.S. for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Juvéderm is also used to fill the lips for a fuller look. Under the eye and tear troughs can be treated with the injectable filler Restylane.
How long does Juvederm last?
Juvéderm is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Juvéderm effects generally last for six to nine months with some patients maintaining results for up to one year.
How often should I have Juvederm treatments done?
Treatments are typically scheduled at six-month intervals. Please be sure to consult your physician about recommendations for follow-up treatments.
How is Juvederm different from Botox®?
Juvéderm is a natural, cosmetic filler. In contrast, Botox is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products.
Do the injections hurt?
Juvéderm is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultra fine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, your physician may anesthetize the treatment area.