Juvederm Facial Treatment
Juvederm, approved by the FDA in 2006, is an injectable treatment for facial wrinkles. Juvederm is most commonly used to treat the deep wrinkles extending from the nose to the outside corners of the mouth, but is also effective for moderate to severe wrinkles elsewhere on the face, such as lines around the mouth. Does this Spark an idea?
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About
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Juvederm is a gel compound containing hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in all mammals. In humans, the largest amounts of hyaluronic acid are in the joints, where it works as a natural cushion and lubricant. As we age, our bodies' natural stores of hyaluronic acid depletes. Juvederm helps to restore the hyaluronic acid levels in the face, increasing the skin's volume and elasticity.
How It Works
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Juvederm is injected by a health care professional into the dermis layer, which is the second of the three major layers of skin. As it fills the soft tissue of the dermis, wrinkles and folds are plumped up and out, creating a smoother surface. Unlike Botox, Juvederm does not freeze or paralyze facial muscles. Immediate improvement is typically seen, and results last from six months to one year.
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Side Effects
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Side effects after using Juvederm may include tenderness, redness or pain at the site of the injection, discoloration, swelling, firmness, bumps or bruises, all of which generally subside within one week. Though rare, there is also a risk of infection at the injection site. Because hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance, allergic reactions are rare, but can occur in people with severe allergies or allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins.
Cost
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Juvederm costs range between $300 to $1,000 per syringe, depending on your health care professional and region, and lasts between six and nine months for the average person. Most people will only need one syringe per treatment.
Cautions
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For the first 24 hours after injection, you should avoid exposure to sun or heat, consumption of alcoholic beverages and strenuous exercise as these may cause redness, itching and swelling at the injection site.
If you take medicine that may increase or prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, you should notify your health care professional before beginning Juvederm treatment. You may experience increased bleeding or bruising at the site of the injection.
If you are on medication to decrease the body's immune response, you may be at an increased risk for infection at the injection site, and you should notify your health care professional before beginning treatment.
Juvederm has not been tested for safety in pregnant women, breastfeeding women or patients under the age of 18.
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