Juvederm in Philadelphia

Juvederm injectable gel that temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a more full, youthful appearance to the face. Juvederm is a smooth-gel filler used to instantly smooth away wrinkles and create volume. You will get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year!

Young, healthy skin contains an abundance of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). As we age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds — like parentheses lines around your nose and mouth, and less voluminous cheeks and lips.

Using a dermal filler like Juvederm is a safe and effective way to replace the HA your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds.

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Everyone’s skin ages differently and Juvederm can be used to improve multiple problem areas. From smile lines, to vertical lip lines, to thin lips, you can smooth away a wide variety of unwanted volume loss for a more youthful appearance.

Juvederm 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.)

For more customized information, ask your treatment provider what you should expect from your initial treatment and when they would recommend rescheduling another appointment.

Because each Juvederm filler is a unique formula—for example, Voluma XC is a thick, robust gel whereas Volbella is very smooth and silky—they all last for different lengths of time. Some last 2+ years, whereas others may only last 6 months. Other factors that impact filler longevity include the amount of product, the placement, and your body chemistry.

The quick answer is yes, Juvederm is as good as Botox/Dysport in that they both treat different issues and work entirely differently to do so. Botox and Dysport are neurotoxins that interact with muscles to stop certain movements that lead to dynamic wrinkles. Juvederm is a filler that restores volume and enhances the shape of features.

Juvederm injections are not considered painful. We can use certain products, like topical numbing cream, to enhance comfort for patients who may be uncomfortable with needles or are simply concerned about discomfort.

That said, injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of Juvederm allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly. And, Juvederm is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Additionally, Juvederm is formulated with lidocaine for a more comfortable treatment experience. (To increase patient comfort we usually use a topical numbing cream to anesthetize the treatment area before we begin.)

Most Juvederm “side effects” are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injections site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration. (As with all skin injection procedures there is a risk of infection.)

However, one of the best things about Juvederm is that the results can be seen immediately, and you will leave the office with already noticeable improvements.

Yes. In fact, Juvederm is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has proven its safety and effectiveness in persons of color. Studies with Juvederm showed no increased risk of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.

Additionally, our injectors perform these treatments all the time, and are constantly undergoing advanced training for the most cutting-edge techniques and processes.