Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler which is used to fill areas where wrinkles, scarring, or fine lines are present and visible on the skin. In other cases, Juvederm can be used to add volume to areas such as the lips, chin, and jaw. There are currently several Juvederm products available on the market, each of which offers its own unique benefits. It is one of the most popular dermal filler products thanks to its efficacy and proven track record of results.

Juvederm Ultra XC

A soft gel in the family, great for lips.

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

A 20% thicker gel in the family. Great for moderate lines and folds.

Juvederm Voluma XC

One of Juvederm’s Vycross products for rejuvenating and recontouring the cheeks.

Juvederm Volbella XC

Another Juvederm Vycross product that is great for lip augmentation and vertical lip lines.

Juvederm Vollure XC

Another Vycross product great for softening parentheses lines and wrinkles.

After a thorough consultation with your Skin Boss expert, photos are taken, and the goals are discussed with you. The skin is cleansed and depending on the area of treatment, a topical numbing cream may be applied. The skin is often marked with a pencil for injection points. When the dermal filler is being administered, it is done with a very fine needle or cannula (not sharp but looks like a needle). Small amounts of the dermal filler are then applied to different plains under the skin. This is relatively a short in-office treatment with little downtime, and the results are immediate. Before the treatment, there are a few different things you can do in order to prepare. If you take blood-thinning medication, it’s best that you discontinue the use of those medications for at least one week before the treatment commences. Alcohol use (especially red wine) should be ceased 1-2 days before the injections that take place, as should aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications, Vitamin E, fish oil, St. John’s Wort, and Ginkgo Biloba.

The most common side effects of treatment are mild and include minor pain, itching, tenderness, redness, or temporary lumps and bumps around the injection area. Serious side effects can happen with filler treatments, which your medical professional will discuss with you prior to performing the treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you will need to postpone your treatments. If you have had any major illnesses in the past or cosmetic issues, your medical professional will discuss this with you prior to your treatment.

● Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler, which is a substance that occurs naturally within the human body. Hyaluronic acid attracts water in your skin, so it can improve the appearance of suppleness and smoothness in the skin. Hyaluronic acid naturally diminishes as we age, and Juvederm works to replenish any of the acids that have been lost throughout the aging process. Juvederm will clear up lines and creases around the mouth and nose. While it does not change skin pigmentation, it can greatly improve the appearance of acne scars, and can be used to enhance the size and shape of the lips. The results you can expect to see are powerful and rejuvenating, to give you a youthful look. The Juvederm family of products may last approximately 6 to 12 months.

Who Should Get a Juvederm Treatment?

● Juvederm is a great dermal filler for most people. Anyone seeking fuller lips, wanting diminished lines and folds, needing volume added to cheeks and jawline, or have acne scars they would like minimized would be a great candidate for this treatment. People that should avoid dermal fillers are pregnant and breastfeeding women, people that are on antibiotics for a present infection, and people that have medical history of bleeding issues.

At Skin Boss, our expert injectors can offer you the latest treatments with the Juvederm family. The Skin Boss state of the art facility anxiously awaits your arrival for a comprehensive evaluation and treatments.