Juvederm®
JUVEDERM®, a product of Allergan, is a hyaluronic acid-based filler used to smooth unwanted wrinkles and restore facial fullness and volume in the aging face. This clear, colorless injectable dermal filler is considered the #1 leading filler used in the US. JUVÉDERM® offers five different, long-lasting fillers. Each one adds volume and is designed specifically for use in areas of the face including lips, cheeks, or chin based upon your specific needs. Not only is JUVEDERM® is able to plump up the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, it is also able to hydrate the skin and stimulate the production of natural collagen to provide a more natural looking result. Juvéderm® may be used to fill in surface depressions like acne scars or nasolabial folds, augment the lips and sculpt facial features, or smooth out fine lines and wrinkles or replenish lost volume. The entire procedure may take between 15 to 30 minutes to perform, depending on the extent of the area being treated.
How long are the results expected to last?
The results obtained with JUVEDERM® are typically long lasting, with the results of one treatment expected to last between nine months to a year before re-treatment is needed to maintain the initial results.
What side effects are there with the use of JUVEDERM®?
The most commonly reported side effects with the line of JUVÉDERM® injectable gels include redness, swelling, pain at the injection site, tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, discoloration, and itching. Immediately after the injection, small lumps may be evident at the injection sites, but these can be easily remedied by applying a gentle massaging technique to evenly distribute the filler in the indicated areas. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a potential risk for infection. One of the rare risks with using any dermal filler is the unintentional injection into a blood vessel. The chances of this occurring are extremely low, but should this happen, the complications can be quite serious and may be permanent. These complications can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, tissue necrosis, and permanent scarring of the skin. Most of these events are irreversible.
For JUVEDERM® injectable fillers, most side effects resolved within thirty days or less. Most side effects resolve with time. Dr Hudson may choose to treat side effects persisting greater than thirty days using antibiotics, steroids, or hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid.
Cost
Depending on your specific goals, multiple syringes may be required during one session. The cost of Juvéderm ® varies widely depending on the choice of product selected.
Types of JUVÉDERM®
is used to improve moderate to severe loss of jawline definition in adults over the age of 21. This gel is perfect for precise modelling and sculpting. Typically, less is needed to obtain brilliant, natural results. A syringe of Volux™ costs $899.00 per 1 mL syringe.
is indicated for use in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss and for chin augmentation to improve the chin profile. The cost of Voluma™ is approximately $999.00 per 1.0 mL syringe. As little as two to as many as six syringes may be required to achieve optimal results.
injectable gels are used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Cost averages between $800-$1500.00 depending on the number of syringes used.
is used in lip augmentation and for correction of perioral lines. A single syringe of Volbella™ costs $799.00 per 1.0 mL syringe.
is also indicated for use in lip augmentation and the perioral areas. The cost of one syringe of Ultra XC is $699.99 per 1.0 mL syringe.
