Juvederm® – Quick Glance
Juvederm® – Who Is A Candidate?
If you have wrinkles on your face or around your lips that you wish to diminish.
If you desire to have fuller or more defined lips
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If you have deep nasolabial folds (the line between the nose and the corner of yourmouth).
If you have scars on your face that you wish to improve.
Juvederm® Intended Results:
Juvederm® can smooth out, fill in and decrease wrinkles.
Juvederm® will plump lips and define the edges of the lips.
Juvederm® can fill in and reduce the depth of the nasolabial fold.
Juvederm® will fill depressed, acne scars.
Juvederm® Prodecure Description:
An injection of numbing medicine (Lidocaine) may be used, if desired.
Hyaluronic acid is present in all living organisms.
In your skin it creates volume, resulting in a healthy and vital appearance. Juvederm® contains hyaluronic acid in the form of a crystal-clear gel injected into the skin to lift the lip, wrinkle or fold. Once in the skin, Juvederm® works together with the body’s own hyaluronic acid and join forces to create volume.
Juvederm® Recuperation And Healing
There may be some mild swelling and redness after the procedure. Using ice will help to decrease this. Most patients look normal with make-up within one hour.
Occasionally, mild bruising may be seen or small dots may appear at the locationswhere the needles were inserted, which may last between one to two weeks. Results may vary from each individual.
Juvederm® Other Options
Wrinkles can be treated with laser resurfacing or Botox. Another type of filling material can be used such as fat.
Juvederm® Potential risks
A. Scabbing and scarring
In rare cases, scabs and skin sloughing at the injection site have resulted in a shallow scar. This is a remote risk.
B. Lumpiness and uneveness
Whenever additional material is injected into the lips, some irregularities, lumpiness or unevenness may occur in spite of best efforts. Massage and the passage of time will almost always eliminate the problem.
C. Reactions
Allergic reactions are uncommon but can occur.
D. Temporary results
This treatment is not permanent as all of the injected materials will be absorbed with time. The result can vary, but should last between six to nine months. Subsequent injections will probably be required to maintain the desired result.
Juvederm® Post Procedural Care
A. Ice packs
Ice may be applied intermittently in order to decrease swelling. Icing may continue on and off during the first 48 hours.
B. Lubrication
If Juvederm® is injected into your lips, keep them lubricated with an ointment such as Vaseline or Aquaphor healing ointment.
C. Diet
If injected into lip area, for the first several days after the procedure, eat soft food. Drinking through a straw may be difficult as it will be hard to purse your lips. Try things like pasta, soup, etc.
D. Elevation
Try to sleep with your head elevated to decrease swelling.
E. Blisters
Notify Dr. Vu immediately if any blisters or pimples develop.
F. Discomfort
For the first several days, you can expect some discomfort. This will gradually lessen over the next 3-4 days.
G. Swelling/bruising
Bruising: There may also be some bruising, which can last for 7-10 days. The injected area will feel very swollen for the first 5-10 days. This will gradually decrease over the first 2 weeks. Most patients are comfortable returning to work after 7-10 days. Some swelling may persist for several months after the initial treatment.
H. Numbness
If Juvederm® is injected into your lips, they may also feel very dry. Using a lubricant such as Vaseline or Aquaphor healing ointment will help with this.
Schedule Your Juvederm® Consultation With Dr. Vu Today By Calling 503.297.8555 or Toll Free 866.297.8522.
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