JUVEDERM Ultra XC and JUVEDERM Ultra Plus XC

The benefits of JUVEDERM® include added volume and definition of facial features while maintaining a natural, symmetrical and enhanced appearance. You can restore fullness in your cheeks, improve lips, jaw-line and plump up smile lines. Depending on your goal, JUVEDERM® can be used for many different purposes.

JUVEDERM® Ultra XC provides versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds and has been specifically formulated to reduce any pain and irritation that can come with receiving an injection.  

JUVEDERM® Ultra Plus XC is a more highly cross-linked robust formula for volumizing and correction of deeper folds and wrinkles and has been specifically formulated to reduce any pain and irritation that can come with receiving an injection.

How Does JUVEDERM Work?

JUVEDERM® is applied with a fine needle just under the skin. Beforehand, Judy will apply a cream to numb the area to be injected. JUVEDERM does contain lidocaine as well, a numbing medicine, to help with discomfort. Afterwards, the areas of injection may be massaged gently. The whole process will only take 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the area which is being treated. There is also minimal recovery time so you can return to you regular activities the same day. For your first visit be prepared to answer questions about your medical history, including any medication you may be taking or allergies you may have. Judy will examine your skin and measure the depth of your wrinkles or folds to better discuss the level of treatment that is appropriate for you individually.

Are There Do's & Don'ts?

A week before your procedure, it is recommended that you avoid taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs which thin the blood. This will reduce the risk of bruising at the injection site. It is suggested that you avoid strenuous physical activities or excessive sun and heat exposure as well as the consumption of alcohol, at least for the first 24 hours. Also, be careful about application of make-up. This will help reduce the chance of some possible side-effects like redness, itching, swelling or bumps. These reactions are usually mild to moderate and resolve within 7 days or less. Applying an ice pack for a brief period of time may be helpful if you notice some of these reactions.

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Is JUVEDERM Right for me?

JUVEDERM® results are immediate. Results vary for each person but the benefits are proven to last up to one year with one treatment. You may want to re-touch at points to maintain an optimal improvement in your look. Because only you know what look is right look for you, it’s important to discuss treatment and expectations with Judy. During a consultation, Judy can determine if JUVEDERM is right for you, plus how much product is appropriate to enhance your look.

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FAQs for Juvederm

JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel is available in two formulations to allow your healthcare professional to tailor treatment to your unique needs. JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC provides versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds. JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC is a more robust formulation for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles.

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.
Juvederm is hyaluronic acid, or HA, a natural substance in the body that delivers volume to the skin. Modified HA is the main ingredient behind Juvederm. Juvederm helps to add volume to different areas of the face without surgery while also temporarily restoring the volume loss beneath the surface.

Juvederm Volbella is an FDA-approved injectable added to the Juvéderm family of dermal fillers. This non-surgical lip augmentation treatment is designed to plump the lips and minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth, perioral lines, also known as “smoker’s lines” It may also be used to fill pitted acne scarring in the face. Unlike other fillers, Volbella blends different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid, which allows it to create subtle volume that lasts for up to a year.

Juvéderm Vollure XC is the newest addition to the Juvéderm family of fillers. Juvéderm Vollure XC is FDA-approved to use Vycross technology in the wrinkles around your nose and mouth, which also happens to be the number-one dermal treatment area. What’s exciting about Juvéderm Vollure XC is that it was shown to last up to 18 months from the initial or touch-up injection.

Voluma has been on the market since 2005 in Europe. Like its sister product, Juvederm Vollure, Voluma is made of hyaluronic acid which is a sugar that occurs in our body naturally. Voluma is specially designed for true volumizing, with deep dermis injections of the cheeks, cheekbones and chin. Clinical trials show the volumizing results of Voluma to last up to 24 months.

Yes, you can combine fillers and other injectable treatments.  Combining Juvederm with Botox, Kybella or other fillers is fine.  You would want to wait 7-10 days for any facial massage or microneedling.  You would want to wait several weeks for any type of laser to the area injected. 

Lidocaine cream will be applied to the area of treatment.  Ice can also be used as well. Lidocaine dental blocks offered for lip injections.

It is a scheduled appointment time of 60 minutes. If you are wanting to treat multiple areas please call Judy so that additional treatment time can be added.

Injecting filler is done with a needle or a blunt tip cannula.  You may develop swelling, redness and bruising after injections.  Judy will give you post-injection filler instructions.  Ice is recommended for any swelling.  You may return to your normal activities after having injections. 

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 – Grimes PH, Thomas JA, Murphy DK. Safety and effectiveness of hyaluronic acid fillers in skin of color. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2009;8:162-168. Please see JUVÉDERM® Ultra, JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC, and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC Patient Safety Information for more information.

Men can receive any filler product. Because men have different cheekbone structure than women, it is important to seek a skilled provider who is familiar with facial anatomy and possesses an artistic eye.

Do not receive Juvederm injectable gel fillers if you have a history of severe allergic reactions or if you are allergic to lidocaine or the proteins (gram positive bacterial proteins) used to make hyaluronic acid in Juvederm injectable gel fillers.

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