Juvéderm® is a hyaluronic acid injectable dermal filler offered as an anti-aging treatment at MediSpa at Knoxville Dermatology Group. As our bodies produce less hyaluronic acid during the aging process, we lose volume in the face. Facial fillers like Juvéderm® can replace some of that volume, subtly filling in the areas where lines, wrinkles, and folds have formed.

Juvéderm® is gel that is similar to Restylane and Perlane. It uses a technology called HYLACROSS™ that makes it especially smooth and predictable in the way that it flows into the skin. Other hyaluronic acid fillers are a bit more granular in consistency, and Juvéderm is very close to the consistency of facial tissue.

These differing properties between the various fillers provide your medically trained injectors at MediSpa at Knoxville Dermatology Group with several options so that each area you want to treat can be injected with the product that will bring you the best outcome.

With our in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy and experience with several types of injectable fillers, we can determine which dermal filler(s) are optimal for you in order to create a subtle, natural-looking result. This is often achieved by layering the injectables where needed.

 JUVÉDERM® CAN REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF:

• Nasolabial folds from the nose to the mouth
• Marionette lines from the mouth to the chin
• Vertical lines on the upper lip and lower lip
• Cheeks
• Scars
• Sagging earlobes
• Fine lines in glabella area
• Other shallow to moderate lines and wrinkles

Juvéderm®can also be used to volumize the lips.

PREPARING FOR JUVÉDERM®

Our expert injectors will thoroughly examine your face and the condition of your skin. They will then discuss your options with you so that you understand fully what they recommend to achieve your desired result. They may suggest more than one cosmetic filler or injectable, including Botox®, Restylane®, Perlane, Sculptra®, or Radiesse®.

GETTING JUVÉDERM® INJECTIONS

Juvéderm® injections can include Lidocaine – a mild anesthetic – if you prefer, to numb the treated areas. If you choose the Lidocaine, your entire treatment will include 15-20 minutes of numbing and 15 minutes of injections. If you are allergic to Lidocaine, Juvederm® is also available without it.

RESULTS AND RECOVERY

The results of one Juvéderm® treatment can last up to a full year. Your results will appear immediately, and you can return to your normal activities the same day. We will advise that you avoid strenuous exercise for a couple of days, however.

You can expect some minor redness, bruising, swelling, and tenderness, but this should last for no more than 3 days. You can prevent swelling by applying ice to the injection areas for the first few hours and elevating your head with a pillow for the first two nights.

We can provide make-up application before you leave our offices in order to cover any effects from the injections.

IS JUVÉDERM® SAFE?

Juvéderm® injections are plant-based and derived from a sugar that is naturally produced in your body. For this reason, an allergy test is not necessary.

Brought to you by Allergan, Inc., the makers of Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm® and Latisse®, Juvéderm VolumaTM XC is a hyaluronic filler that volumizes the cheeks and midface to correct age-related volume loss.

Juvéderm VolumaTM XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area.

Juvéderm Vollure^TM XC softens moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles by adding volume to the lines and wrinkles around your nose and mouth to produce subtle and long-lasting results for up to 18 months.