With so many people giving positive reviews about Juvederm, you might find yourself wanting to know more about the process. Specifically, you might want to know how long it takes to see results. This brand of dermal filler is incredibly versatile and is used to add volume to areas of the face that have lost it. At Veda Medical in Live Oak, TX, we offer this dermal filler and can provide more information about it. Read on, and we will explain everything you need to know about this treatment, including whether or not the results are instant.

What Is Juvederm?

Uses

Juvederm plus is a brand of dermal filler that is used to add volume to your lips, cheeks and areas of your face that show signs of aging. After your treatment, you will enjoy plumper, smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

Common uses for this dermal filler include:

• Reducing the appearance of fine lines
• Minimizing wrinkles
• Enhancing lips
• Volumizing the cheeks

Specifically, the types of lines and wrinkles it addresses include:

• Marionette lines
• 11 lines
• Brow lines
• Crow’s feet

The Formula

This dermal filler is made of synthesized hyaluronic acid, a substance which occurs naturally in your face. Hyaluronic acid adds moisture and stimulates the production of collagen (a protein in your body which fends off wrinkles). As we age, our bodies produce less and less of both hyaluronic acid and collagen. Dermal fillers can help restore them.

The Different Types

There are a wide range of applications for this dermal filler. For this reason, different concentrations have been developed to provide the perfect consistency according to the area into which it is being administered and the depth of the injection. Two of the most popular forms are Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Ultra Plus XC. The “XC” indicates that the product has been formulated with lidocaine, a substance that makes the treatment more comfortable.

What Happens When You Get This Treatment?

Before the Treatment

You can initiate your treatment during a consultation, during which a medical professional at your medspa will assess the current condition of your skin and give recommendations. The process is very fast and straightforward. Many times, the treatment is performed immediately after the consultation.

During the Treatment

During your treatment, a licensed professional will mark the specified areas with a pen. He or she will then gently administer the product into the places you wish to treat. Following the injections, he or she will massage your skin lightly to ensure that the product is evenly administered. It takes between 15 and 60 minutes to complete your session. For most people, the length of time they spend is on the lower end of this range.

After the Treatment

The treatment itself is minimally invasive and does not require a specified amount of downtime. Patients are free to return to work and go about their normal routine immediately after receiving their injections. The only activities to hold off on for 24 hours are vigorous exercise, sunbathing, alcohol consumption, and wearing makeup.

How Long Does It Take to See Results?

For most people, the results of this treatment are practically instant. You will notice a significant improvement in the condition of your skin right after the treatment. For many patients, the benefits increase gradually over time.

How Long Do the Results Last?

One thing people love about these dermal fillers is the fact that they last between 6 months to 1 year. Some patients report that they can enjoy the benefits even longer. In some cases, having a series of injections will optimize the results and extend the time during which they are effective. When you go in for a consultation, you can discuss the possibility of getting a series of treatments and determine if it is the best option for you. The fact that this treatment is long-lasting means that it is one of the most cost-effective options for maintaining a youthful appearance.

Is This Treatment Safe?

Absolutely! This treatment has been FDA approved since 2006. It is minimally invasive and does not have significant long-term effects. Even if you do not like the results, which is extremely rare, you can have an enzyme injected which will dissolve the product.

How Popular Is This Treatment?

Dermal fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments these days. Millions of people have opted for Juvederm since its release, with high reports of patient satisfaction. According to one study, 6 months following their treatments, most patients reported looking 5 years younger.

How to Prepare for This Treatment

Preparing for this treatment is simple and easy. Your face should be clean the day you come in for your treatment. You should avoid alcohol, smoking, and blood thinners like aspirin and ibuprofen in the time leading up to your appointment.

Why Its Important

We all develop fine lines and wrinkles as we age, and we all want to feel that we look our best.

Factors That Accelerate the Aging Process

The aging process happens as a result of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, including:

• The natural rate at which your body stops producing collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin
• Sun exposure
• Pollutants in the environment where you live
• Lack of certain vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, the B-complex vitamins, and zinc
• Lack of hydration
• Overproduction of cortisol as a result of stress
• Lack of sleep
• Consumption of sweets, alcohol, and caffeine

Management of the Aging Process

Some of these factors (like proper hydration and diet) are within our control. Others, like our genetics, are not. Some things, like our stress management and exposure to pollution, could hypothetically be controlled, but only in ways that are easier said than done.

Dermal Fillers as a Solution

Dermal fillers are a way to restore volume and smoothness to your skin no matter what caused it to appear more aged. For most people, the best way to look great is to combine dermal fillers with a commitment to maintaining a lifestyle that supports healthy skin.

Juvederm vs Botox vs Surgical Treatments

What Is Botox?

Botox is another great option for achieving beautiful skin. Like dermal fillers, it is an injectable substance that can address common types of wrinkles (crow’s feet, brow lines, “11” lines, etc.) The biggest difference is that while dermal fillers add volume, Botox relaxes the muscles that cause the lines and wrinkles to form.

How Is Botox Used in Comparison With Juvederm?

Both Botox and dermal fillers can be used to address wrinkles that have already developed. In general, more people use Botox for preventative measures than dermal fillers. However, dermal fillers are the best option for addressing deeply set wrinkles, including nasolabial lines.

What Are Some Surgical Treatments?

Surgical treatments that can help you reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles include facelifts, liposuction, and fat transfers. While the results of these procedures are more dramatic, they are also more invasive. By maintaining your skin via dermal fillers, you can delay or avoid the consideration of more intense treatments.

How Does This Product Look in Patients Who Receive It?

The look of this treatment is designed to look natural. It will not freeze your brow or give your face an artificial look, because it is the result of technology that has come a long way in the past few decades. While people used to use injectables to literally fill in wrinkles, this treatment plumps areas of the skin to achieve more subtle-looking results. The goal is for you to look like the best version of yourself.

Who Can Benefit From This Treatment?

This product has been approved by the FDA for use in people over age 21. It is highly popular among women in their 40s and 50s as well as the younger set of women in their 30s and late 20s.

As we get older, the collagen and elastin in our skin begins to decrease. When this happens, our skin does not return to its original place after we use the muscles in our face to create facial expressions. Rather, certain areas of our skin crease, forming lines that later turn into wrinkles. Some specialists recommend you to begin treatment as soon as you begin to see wrinkles that remain on your face even when you have a neutral expression.

At a later phase of the aging process, we lose bone density, which causes areas of skin on our faces to sag and droop. Getting dermal fillers is a highly effective option for anyone who wishes to address the results of aging. It can be applied in strategic locations to lift the skin. Doing so can result in a decrease in the appearance of certain wrinkles. For example, you can apply it in the cheeks to add volume and improve the appearance of nasolabial folds. Dermal fillers can also benefit people (including younger women) who want to add volume to their lips.

In some cases, it is best to postpone your treatment. Women who are pregnant, are breastfeeding or are highly prone to allergic reactions are not advised to get dermal fillers. If you have a sinus infection, you should wait until it has cleared before scheduling your treatment.

Schedule a Consultation

Coming in for a consultation is a great way to learn if Juvederm is a good option for you. You can discuss your aesthetic goals with our medical professionals, who will give you even more information about all the treatment options. Our mission is to create the best change in you. Together, we will customize a treatment plan that will make you look and feel your best.

Are the Results of Juvederm Instant?

Usually, yes! You will see a significant improvement immediately after your treatment. You can expect to enjoy the improvements you get from this treatment between 6 months and one year. For some people, the results last longer (up to two years). The benefits you can achieve from this treatment include:

• Softer, smoother skin
• Reduced appearance of fine lines
• Significant improvements in wrinkles
• Fuller lips
• Better contours to the face
• Increased facial volume

These beneficial changes come about because the treatment utilizes hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in your skin. It draws moisture to areas that have lost it and initiates the production of collagen.

Getting this treatment has many advantages. For one, it is one of the most popular and effective ways to achieve the above-mentioned results. It is also minimally invasive, safe, fast, and long-lasting. There is no specified downtime, and the appointment itself only takes between 15 and 60 minutes.

Learn More

For more information about this service, schedule a consultation with Veda Medical in Live Oak, TX. We would be happy to meet you and discuss the exciting, effective ways in which you can achieve your best look.