Juvéderm FAQs
What is Juvéderm?
Juvéderm is a stabilized hyaluronic acid used in the correction of wrinkles on the face and undesired folds in the facial skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring glycoprotein that everyone already has in their skin. The main job of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to attract water molecules and keep the skin supple. It is measured by the syringe, each of which contains about 1.0cc of product.
What should I expect?
Juvéderm will help correct lines in the following areas:
- Nasolabial folds
- Melomental folds (Marionette lines)
- Peri-oral wrinkles
- Glabellar lines (Lines between the eyes)
Results are immediate but are seen more clearly after any swelling and bruising have resolved, usually about 1-2 weeks. We advise you to err on the safe side and be conservative regarding your choice of how much volume you initially want injected. We can ALWAYS inject more Juvéderm should you want it. However, if you are over-injected or corrected (too much material from the start) it is more difficult to remove that material.
How much Juvéderm will I need?
This depends on:
- How many areas need to be treated
- Depth of the defect to be filled
- Amount of correction requested by patient
How long will it last?
- In areas of minimal movement Juvéderm can be expected to last up to 1 year
- In areas of significant muscle movement Juvéderm usually lasts about 9 months
How does Juvéderm compare to Restylane?
- Juvéderm will last about 30-50% longer that Restylane even though it costs the same
- Juvéderm is a smooth gel vs. a ground up semi-solid
- Juvéderm tends to have less bruising and swelling after treatment
What should I do before I come in?
Please try to avoid products including (but not limited to): Vitamin E, flax seed, fish oil, NSAIDS (Aleve, Motrin, Advil), aspirin and red wine 7-10 days before and after your treatment. These products increase the likelihood and severity of bleeding and bruising. Because we use a nerve block for your comfort do not expect to be performing any public speaking for at least two hours after your appointment.
What will happen during the appointment?
Dr. Verebelyi will discuss your expectations and what areas you are interested in having treated. He will spend as long as needed until you are comfortable before your treatment. Immediately before your procedure the treatment area will be prepped with alcohol and photos will be taken. For your comfort we will provide you with a facial nerve block. This is done using a small amount of lidocaine/epinephrine placed near the nerves that provide sensation to the cheeks and lips. Although the medication stings for a few seconds when it is introduced, this is not a painful process. A very fine 30g needle (the same used by diabetics for their daily insulin treatments) will be used to administer the Juvederm. Dr. Verebelyi is very gentle and almost all patients report minimal, if any, pain. We specialize in those who are afraid of needles. The total treatment time will normally last about 30 minutes.
We are always happy to meet with you to review your injectable needs. Please call 303.683.3235 to schedule an appointment or use the Free Consultation Form and someone will call you as soon as possible.
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