Juvederm

Juvederm treats moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as
nasolabial folds. Juvederm can also give you fuller lips.

You can also experiment with our Juvederm treatment visualizer.

What is Juvederm?
Juvederm is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

What is Juvederm made of?
Juvederm is a cosmetic dermal filler composed of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. As you age, time, sunlight, and other factors can reduce the amount of hyaluronic acid in your skin, creating unwated facial wrinkles and folds. The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA. NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. Juvederm helps replace the hyaluronic acid your skin has lost, adding volume to smooth away facial wrinkles and folds.

How is Juvederm different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Juvederm is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.

What should patients do prior to treatment?
Juvederm requires no pretesting, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication, St. John's wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may
increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.

Is Juvederm safe?
Yes. Juvederm has been used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide. Juvederm has a highly favorable safety profile. It's composed of non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body. Juvederm is fully biocompatible. There is limited risk of animal-based disease transmission or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. No allergy testing is required before use. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve in less than seven days.

Can Juvederm be used anywhere on the face?
Juvederm has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 70 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles. It is currently indicated in the U.S. for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

How long does Juvederm last?
Juvederm is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Juvederm effects generally last for about six months. The unique NASHA technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until the injected material is nearly gone.

How is Juvederm different from Botox®?
Juvederm is a natural, cosmetic filler. In contrast, Botox is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products.

Do the injections hurt?
Juvederm is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, your physician may anesthetize the treatment area.