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What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance
found in all mammals that helps to hydrate and add
volume to your skin. In addition to its use as a
cosmetic treatment, hyaluronic acid has also been used
for more than 20 years for injection into arthritic
joints to aid movement as well as for eye surgeries and
wound repair.
How is JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel different from
BOTOX® Cosmetic?
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is a
“next-generation” hyaluronic acid dermal filler that
provides volume and is used to treat wrinkles and folds
resulting from a loss of volume beneath the surface of
the skin.
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel restores your skin's
volume for a smooth, more youthful, natural look and
feel. BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a filler.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
relaxes muscle activity and is used to treat moderate to
severe lines caused by the dominant frown muscles
between the eyebrows (the glabellar area), on the
forehead and around the eyes (crow’s feet). By
allowing these muscles to relax, wrinkles temporarily
appear diminish for a smoother appearance.
How is JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel used in
treatment?
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gelis injected into
the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in the
treatment area to smooth moderate to severe facial
wrinkles and folds such as “smile lines” (nasolabial
folds).
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel
temporarily adds volume to
the skin to create a smoother more youthful appearance.
Most patients need only one treatment to achieve optimal
wrinkle smoothing. One treatment could smooth your lines
and wrinkles for up to 1 year. Ask what you should
expect from your initial treatment and when recommended
scheduling would be for another appointment.
Will the JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel treatment be
painful?
Injections may cause some discomfort during and after
the injection.
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is injected directly
into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection
discomfort. We will numb (anesthetize) the treatment
area in order to further minimize discomfort.
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How long does the JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel treatment usually
take?
The injection process takes only about 15 minutes but
you will need to allow time during your first visit for
consultation and to fill out paperwork.
Who can provide treatment with JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel?
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel, but dermatologists,
plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists
(ear, nose, and throat doctors), or physicians
specializing in cosmetic procedures are generally more
experienced.
Does the JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel correction
last forever?
No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up
injections as well as repeat injections are usually
needed to maintain optimal results in wrinkle
corrections.
*Though
JJUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel has been FDA
approved to last for up to one year, individual results
may vary depending on the treated areas.
How long do results last?
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA)
filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.
Depending on the area treated, individual results may
vary.
What are the possible side effects of JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and
their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The
most common side effects include, but are not limited
to, temporary redness, pain/tenderness, firmness,
swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and
discoloration at the injection site. As with all skin
injection procedures there is a risk of infection.
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Can people with different skin tones/colors be
treated with JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel?
Yes. In fact,
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid
dermal filler that has proven its safety and
effectiveness in persons of color. Studies with
JUVÉDERM®
Injectable Gel
showed no increased risk of hyperpigmentation or
hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.
Call 407-226-0609 to schedule an appointment. We will answer your
questions and help you reach a decision. As no skin test is needed you
can have the treatment performed immediately after the consultation.
Visit our
plastic
/
cosmetic surgery
office in
Orlando, Florida.
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