Juvederm
Juvederm Helps you Look Young and Removes Wrinkles and Signs of Aging
Juvederm is a safe and natural based cosmetic dermal filter that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds like the nasiolabial folds. Depending on the area treated, results may last 6-9 months.
Juvederm is an injectable filler which can improve the appearance of deep facial wrinkles, folds, lines, and acne scars, enhance the lips, and contour facial features like the lip and cheeks. Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in all species which is highly attracted to water and has the ability to bind to it. The results are very natural and long-lasting, with the effect remaining for six months or longer.
Dr. Joette Gracia-Trujillo performs all Juvederm injection treatments in her office. Depending on the area being treated, the procedure can take as little as five minutes to as much as thirty minutes to complete. Call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gracia-Trujillo to see whether Juvederm is right for you!
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- 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. The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA. NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. - 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. - Could I be allergic to Juvederm ?
Allergies to Juvederm are extremely rare. Dr. Gracia-Trujillo has not heard of anyone being allergic to Juvederm. Because it is free of animal products and because the body recognizes hyaluronic acid as a not foreign, adverse reactions to Juvederm injection are unheard of. Even though Juvederm just came onto the US market, we know this because it has been used successfully in Europe for many years. - What is Juvederm used for ?
Dr. Gracia-Trujillo uses Juvederm for:
- Filling in nasolabial folds or “smile lines”
- Filling in glabellar lines (“frown lines” or “11 lines”) between the eyebrows
- Filling in “marionette” lines at the corners of the mouth
- Eliminating under eye dark circles by filling in the groove underneath the lower eyelid (“Non Surgical Eye Lift”)
- enhancing the lips
- How experienced is Dr. Gracia-Trujillo at Juvederm injection ?
Dr. Gracia-Trujillo is part of Allergan’s Cosmetic Physicians' Network – a group of physicians known for their experience and knowledge in the aesthetic field. To become a member of this elite network, each physician is required to meet many preliminary criteria. Here are a few:
Be a physician and not a RN
Have a practice focused on facial aesthetics
Have knowledge of facial anatomy
Offer complementary or adjunctive facial aesthetic treatments
Our facial aesthetic patients are customers who have high expectations of their physicians. Optimal results with Juvederm are best assured when administered by a well-trained physician with an in-depth knowledge of the muscles that control facial expression, an understanding of the dynamics of aging, and the qualifications to evaluate and determine the best aesthetic treatment option for each individual. Dr. Gracia-Trujillo is one of the most experienced Juvederm injectors in the Houston/Kingwood/Atascocita area, based on how many injections she has performed. - Who is a good candidate for Juvederm ?
Anyone who would like to address the above outlines aesthetic concerns and does not have an active infection at the site of injection. Juvederm can also be safely combined with other injectable fillers like Radiesse or Restylane. - What will I experience when I get Juvederm injections ?
When you come in for your Juvederm injection appointment, you will have numbing cream placed on the area that is to be injected for about 10 minutes. If you are having lip augmentation with Juvederm, you will get a numbing injection on the inside of the lip – similar to a dentist’s numbing injection. Ice will also be applied for numbing and to prevent bruising. - 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 often should I have Juvederm treatments done ?
Treatments are typically scheduled at six-month intervals. Please be sure to consult your physician about recommendations for follow-up treatments. - 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. - Will I get bumps when Juvederm is dissolving ?
No.
Like Restylane, Juvederm dissolves evenly and uniformly. Bumps do not form. The area injected will go back to looking exactly the same as it did prior to injection. There will be no loose skin, the lips will not develop extra lines, and the skin will not look stretched out.