What does JUVÉDERM™
do?
Juvéderm™ injectable gel temporarily
adds volume to facial tissue and restores a
smoother appearance to the face.
What makes JUVÉDERM™ different
from other dermal fillers?
JUVÉDERM™ is the ONLY hyaluronic
acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to
1 year. It also works to create a smooth consistency
gel that flows easily into the skin and provides
a smooth, natural look and feel. All other hyaluronic
acid dermal fillers currently on the market
are made of granular consistency gels. And,
Juvéderm™ is the first hyaluronic
acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its
safety and effectiveness in persons of color.
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 such as perioral lines and
nasolabial folds (lines around your mouth and
nose). Juvéderm™ restores your
skin's volume for a smooth, 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). This allows the two vertical
lines between the brows, often referred to as
the "11," to temporarily diminish for a smoother
appearance. For important safety information
about BOTOX® Cosmetic, see below.
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 an aesthetic 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.
What will treatment with JUVÉDERM™
injectable gel accomplish?
Juvéderm™ injectable gel will help
to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles
and folds. Most patients need one treatment
to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing. And one
treatment could smooth your lines and wrinkles
for up to 1 year. Ask your doctor what you should
expect from your initial treatment and when
they would recommend rescheduling another appointment.
How long does treatment usually take?
The injection process takes only about 15 minutes.
You'll also need to allow time to consult with
your doctor prior to treatment.
Does the correction last forever?
No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up
injections as well as repeat injections are
usually needed to maintain optimal corrections.
How long do results last?
JUVÉDERM™ is the ONLY hyaluronic
acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to
1 year
Can people with different skin tones/colors
be treated with JUVÉDERM™?
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™ showed no increased risk
of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring
in patients of color.
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