Wrinkles happen to all of us. Whether it is from sun exposure, aging, smoking, or simply smiling, as our skin gets older, it begins to lose some elasticity and moisture, and wrinkles appear.
One of the ways to help restore this elasticity and moisture is through a series of tiny injections with facial fillers. Juvederm is one type of facial filler that is commonly used to treat smile lines (those annoying parenthesis around your mouth!), marionette lines, and vertical lip lines.
Juvederm is inserted into the folds of your skin with a small needle. It is pre-mixed with a local anesthetic to help reduce any discomfort. Juvederm works by restoring hylauronic acid to the area and is FDA approved to last for up to one year! In fact, Juvederm is the only facial filler that does last for this long.
Juvederm is safe and effective, lasts longer than other facial fillers, and is safe to use in different color skin types without damage being done. Juvederm is also available in different strengths, depending on the severity of your wrinkles, and is effective in diminishing the appearance of moderate to severe facial lines.
Juvederm is a simple, quick procedure. After a Juvederm injection series, you should avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours, limit exposure to the sun or tanning beds for 24 hours, and avoid strenuous exercise that day. Although uncommon, you may have some swelling. If this occurs, you may use an icepack for comfort. Best of all, though, you will see immediate results!
Your physician will provide you with more specific instructions prior to the procedure. To find out if facial filling with Juvederm is right for you, contact your local facial cosmetic surgeon today!