Juvéderm

Juvéderm is a hyaluronic acid compound used as a dermal filler. Juvéderm has been approved by the FDA for use in cosmetic treatments of fine facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases running from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth, aka smile lines or parentheses). Treatment with Juvéderm can smooth out folds and wrinkles, add volume to the lips, and contour facial features that have lost their fullness due to aging, sun exposure, illness, etc. Facial rejuventation can be carried out with minimal complications.

Juvéderm is injected into the skin with a very fine needle. The injection process generally takes only about 15 minutes. The product produces a natural volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted up and smoothed out. The results can often be seen immediately. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing and results last for approximately one year.

Treating wrinkles with Juvéderm is fast and safe and leaves no scars or other traces on the face. Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (seven days or less). The most common side effects include temporary injections site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.