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Juvederm is a long-lasting gel that, once injected into
the skin with an ultra-fine
needle, lifts & adds volume to the areas being treated.
Similar to one of the
body's own natural substances (hyaluronic acid), it is a
completely safe
treatment. The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm simply supplements
the body's
age-depleted hyaluronic acid to plump-up the lip or to raise
the skin and
fill in the particular wrinkle being treated and has three
major benefits.
However, in the case of lip augmentation it may still be
recommended that
you have a topical anaesthetic or dental nerve block in
order to ensure a
pain free treatment of this sensitive area.
According to data from the manufacturer concerning the
preliminary results
from a study on 60 women, which compared the injection comfort
of
Juvéderm ® ULTRA 3 and Surgiderm 30 XP, 81% who
received Juvéderm ®
ULTRA felt only slight or no discomfort at all.
The product range includes three different formulations
for Juvéderm ® ULTRA
and the Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ ranges which
include . .
Juvéderm ® ULTRA 2 erases moderate lines,
especially those around the
lips and corners of the eyes and those very close to the
surface of the skin.
Juvéderm ® ULTRA 3 moothes wrinkles between
the nose and corner
of the mouth and around lips; it can be used very subtly
to plump out lips
in order to maintain a youthful smile.
Juvéderm ® ULTRA 4 works on the most noticeable
folds and lines,
and improves the contour of the face
Juvéderm ™ VOLUMA™ range restores
lost facial volume as in the
cheeks, cheekbones, and chin, recontouring the face for
a fuller, smoother,
more youthful appearance.
Who shouldn't be treated with the Juvéderm ®
ULTRA range of products?
There is no upper or lower age limit for anti-ageing treatment
with the
Juvéderm ® range of products (except for children),
but those patients
with very thin skin will need different treatment than those
with thicker skin.
Juvéderm ® is a colourless gel injected into
the skin. Your medical aesthetic
practitioner will be able to advise on whether you are well-suited
for treatment,
and which product is best for which indication.
And, we shouldn’t forget that it’s not just
women who age.
Treatments with the Juvéderm ® range of products
are very popular
amongst men as well.
How long does Juvéderm ® ULTRA last ?
According to the manufacturer Juvéderm ® ULTRA
has enhanced stability
and resistance to degradation by heat and the body’s
metabolism, providing
a duration of the product up to 12 months.
It is recommended that Juvéderm ® ULTRA should
be used in individuals
with a known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine.
Patients with
severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis
or history or presence
of multiple severe allergies.
Juvéderm® ULTRA should not be administered directly
after laser treatment,
deep chemical peeling, dermabrasion or in the case of superficial
chemical
peeling if there is a severe inflammatory reaction.
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