JUVEDERM® Articles

JUVEDERM for Adolescents

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:58:10 PST

JUVÉDERM®, an injectable hyaluronic acid dermal filler, is typically used by dermatologists and/or plastic surgeons to instantly eliminate facial wrinkles for up to one year. These same medical specialists have used JUVÉDERM® in adolescents for the elimination of shallow to deep acne scars.

Acne Scars and JUVÉDERM®

Scar bands from acne cause depressions in the skin. These should be broken up by a proced

Medical Conditions and Juvederm

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

While JUVEDERM ® is considered among the safest of the cosmetic dermal fillers available, it may carry added risks for patients with certain medical conditions. Patients with any of the following conditions need to be sure to discuss risks, potential outcomes and how these medical conditions could affect the JUVEDERM ® procedure.

Patients with Immune System Conditions

Any patient who is currently suffe

Potential Risks and Complications of Juvederm

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

Out of all the dermal fillers that are being used today, JUVEDERM ® is considered one of the safest. However, there are some potential risks and complications that can occur, though most of them are fairly rare. The potential complications of JUVEDERM ® can normally be categorized as either the more common minor ones, or the more serious and rare ones.

Minor Risks and Complications

JUVEDERM ® is ty

Non-Invasive Alternatives to Juvederm

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® is an injectable dermal filler, based on hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in our bodies. Used to erase wrinkle lines and fill out deep skin folds, JUVEDERM ® is also employed to enhance the contours of the face and augment lip volume. Results of the procedure last for about seven to eight months.

There are several non-invasive alternatives to JUVEDERM ® , including other dermal filler

Juvederm and Dark Skin Tones

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® is a relatively new dermal filler. A dermal filler is a substance that is injected under the skin to interact with collagen and help build up sub-surface tissue. This has the effect of smoothing away wrinkles on various parts of the face, or tightening skin in some areas of the body. Dermal fillers are also used to plump up lips in some patients.

JUVEDERM ® and Dark Skin Tones

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Juvederm and Dry Skin

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® may be the solution a patient is looking for if they have a dry skin tone. JUVEDERM ® is an FDA approved injectable gel skin filler that will help restore hydration to a patient's face and smooth out those laugh lines and fine wrinkles that develop as a person ages.

How JUVEDERM ® Works on Dry Skin

Dry skin develops when the natural moisture that the skin produces is lost. When this hap

Juvederm and Medium Skin Tones

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® is a safe injectable gel filler that temporarily restores skin's lost volume and minimizes facial wrinkles.

Can Medium Skin Tones Receive JUVEDERM ® ?

Unlike other certain dermatology treatments, JUVEDERM ® is fine for medium skin tones and other different skin tones. The JUVEDERM ® company states "JUVEDERM ® injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid

Juvederm for Men

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® customers were mainly women in the past, but more men are starting to embrace this quick and non-surgical method of restoring lost volume in the face.

Why Men Use JUVEDERM ®

The majority of men use JUVEDERM ® in an effort to capture a more youthful look. As aging progresses, certain areas of the face lose volume more quickly than others. The nasolabial folds (the area going from each co

Similar Treatments and Alternatives for Juvederm

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® is a popular dermal filler, but there are some other treatments that have similar results. JUVEDERM ® is very similar to several of the alternative dermal fillers, being very close in composition to other hyaluronic acid based fillers.

Other Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

There are several other dermal fillers that have a hyaluronic acid base similar to the one used in JUVEDERM ® . These filler

Potential Side Effects of Juvederm

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® injectable gel is used to plump and fill out those small folds and wrinkles most commonly around your mouth and nose. Those smile lines that seem to appear overnight will magically disappear after a short visit to your doctor's office. JUVEDERM ® is mostly composed of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in your skin. The effects of this procedure will usually last six months to a year. A

Treatments that Can be Combined with Juvederm

Sat, 15 May 2010 10:00:06 PST

JUVEDERM ® is a relatively new cosmetic process in which a gel is injected into areas of the face that suffer from deep wrinkles. Some of these areas include creases around the mouth and the lines that extend from the nostrils to the corners of the lips. It may also be used as a plumper for the lips, as they tend to lose volume with age. JUVEDERM ® is an injectable gel that is composed primarily of hyaluronic acid.

Initial and Long Term Results of Juvederm

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:04 PST

The results of JUVEDERM ® may vary slightly with each patient, but most people see a dramatic change immediately after treatment. The results of JUVEDERM ® will typically last for about 6 to 9 months in most patients. Here are the immediate and long term results that JUVEDERM ® will produce.

Immediate Changes

The most noticeable change that JUVEDERM ® causes is also the most immediately appare

History of Juvederm

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:03 PST

JUVEDERM ® is a filler injection of hyaluronic acid into the facial tissue. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the skin and muscles. Cosmetic or dermatological surgeons perform the injections in order to reduce moderate to severe wrinkles on the face. Deep folds can also be softened with JUVEDERM ® .

History of JUVEDERM ®

Two medical researchers at Columbia Unive

How Juvederm is Performed

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:03 PST

After you have made the decision to have a JUVEDERM ® treatment, you will usually discuss the exact way the procedure will be performed with your doctor. There are several different methods that your doctor may use to perform JUVEDERM ® treatments. These can vary according to the thickness of the JUVEDERM ® formula used, and the area of your face where the correction is being done. Here are the ways that JUVEDERM &r

How to Choose a Juvederm Specialist

Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:03 PST

Choosing the specialist who will provide your JUVEDERM ® treatments will depend on personal expectations, what type of correction you hope to achieve with the treatment and the experience level of the JUVEDERM ® provider.

Get Recommendations from Your Doctor

If you have had any type of cosmetic enhancement in the past, you might wish to contact that provider to inquire if they perform JUVEDERM ® tr