Everyone will eventually experience some unpleasant effects of aging. As we age, wrinkles and lines on the face begin to appear as collagen and elastin fibers in the skin breakdown. Other stressors may accelerate the formation of these unwanted signs of age. When you squint, frown and smile; stress is put on the collagen under the skin. This stress results in unwanted furrows. Juvéderm™ is a non-surgical solution to restore your skin's youthful appearance. The long lasting results will improve the appearance of wrinkles, folds, and facial lines. Juvéderm™ can fill in scars and plump lips and the results are visible immediately. In the past, injectable collagen was the most common treatment for facial lines and wrinkles. Now there is Juvéderm™. This new wrinkle treatment is much longer lasting and rarely has the allergic reactions associated with bovine collagen injections. Juvéderm™ is made from a naturally occurring sugar molecule called hyaluronic acid, that is already present in the human body. This substance adds fullness and volume to your skin. Juvéderm™ is so compatible with human hyaluronic acid that there is no need to test for sensitivity.

During the procedure, Juvéderm™ is injected in small amounts under your skin to fill wrinkles, lines, or creases. It can also be used around the lips to plump and add volume. There is no testing required prior to treatment, so you can have Juvéderm™ at any time. To insure your total comfort during the procedure, the area may be anesthetized with a topical cream.

Juvéderm™ results can last between six months and one year. The length of results vary based on factors such as skin structure and lifestyle. Sometimes patients will require a second treatment after a few weeks in order to achieve optimum results. Lips treated with Juvéderm™ last much longer than collagen filler treatments. And when you feel the effects are starting to diminish, you can touch up the area as needed. Juvéderm™ has very few and very mild side effects including, redness and swelling of the injection site. Occasionally, you may experience mild bruising. There is no down time required and you can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.