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Wrinkles and aging.
As you age, your skin changes. For example, it reduces production of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). Over time, the loss of HA in your skin results in facial wrinkles and folds, like those “parentheses” lines around your mouth.


How are wrinkles and facial folds corrected?
The appearance of wrinkles and facial folds can be smoothed by adding volume underneath and bringing the skin back up to the surface. Generally, this is done by injecting materials called “dermal fillers” into the skin, to achieve a temporary effect.


What is a dermal filler?
Dermal fillers are compounds that can be safely injected below the surface to raise the level of the skin. Examples of dermal fillers are collagen and hyaluronic acid.


What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural complex sugar found in all mammals. It’s a major component of the dermis connective tissue matrix.

HA retains water like a sponge, absorbing more than 1000 times its weight. This helps to attract and maintain water, hydrating your skin and increasing its volume and density. HA is also involved with the transport of essential nutrients to the skin’s viable cells.


What is JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel?
JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel is a family of hyaluronic acid injectable gels from Allergan, Inc., for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel is the only HA filler that’s FDA approved to last up to 1 year. Juvéderm™ has been tested on all skin phototypes both male and female, so everyone can enjoy the benefits of Juvéderm™.


TREATMENT

What happens before treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel?
Your healthcare professional will assess your facial wrinkles and folds and determine if treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel is appropriate for you.


Can this be done in the office?
Yes, wrinkle correction with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel is an in-office procedure.


How long does JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel last?
Treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel lasts up to 6 months or longer.


What happens during treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel?
You sit in chair while your physician injects JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel. There can be a bit of discomfort during any wrinkle correction, and you can discuss with your healthcare professional whether you would like pain management during treatment.


How long does treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel take?
It generally takes about 30 to 45 minutes for a consultation and treatment.


What happens after treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel?
Your physician will review with you what to expect following treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel. And we will send you home with details for aftercare treatment.

Generally, you should avoid the following for at least 24 hours:

• Strenuous exercise
• Consumption of alcoholic beverages
• Extended exposure to sun or heat

Exposure to any of the above may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection sites. If you have swelling at the injection site, you can apply an ice pack for a brief period. Your healthcare professional will inform you when you can apply makeup after your treatment.

Remember that correction is temporary and touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal correction with any dermal filler, including JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel.

If you have any questions or concerns about your JUVÉDERM™ treatment, contact us.