Juvederm® is a dermal filler brand that has been used to combat signs of aging, like wrinkles and laugh lines, for over a decade. These injections are used to increase volume in the targeted areas, creating a more youthful appearance.
The active ingredient in Juvederm injections is hyaluronic acid, which is naturally present in the body. Injecting skin with hyaluronic acid stimulates collagen production, decreasing the appearance of wrinkly and saggy skin. The natural decrease of collagen and hyaluronic acid production in the body is what causes signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles in the first place. Injecting skin with hyaluronic acid helps to increase collagen production, which makes you look younger.
Some of the top benefits of fighting off the effects of aging with Juvederm injections include:
Dermal fillers are an effective way to fight off moderate signs of aging without any surgery. These treatments target the main visible signs of aging: a loss of volume in the cheeks and wrinkles forming around the mouth.
A single treatment instantly fills and lifts a person’s cheeks, making them look more youthful. A loss of volume around the jowls and cheeks is one of the most prominent signs of aging. Dermal fillers can be used to re-volumize the largest part of the face, increasing volume in the face, tightening and lifting skin, and reducing wrinkles and deeper expression lines. The active ingredient in Juvederm also increases collagen production, which helps with skin elasticity.
Not all dermal fillers can contour a patient’s face the way Juvederm can. Many fillers only add enough volume to address the most prominent wrinkles and tighten skin. Juvederm fillers add volume and improve the patient’s appearance by contouring your face. These fillers can be used to redefine your cheekbones and improve your profile.
The active ingredient in dermal fillers is hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the body. Using this natural compound makes the treatment safe for most people with few side effects. Injecting a person’s skin with hyaluronic acid increases the natural production of collagen.
Collagen is an important protein that helps to maintain the structure and tightness of the skin. Reduced collagen production leads to many of the signs associated with aging like wrinkles and fine lines.
Getting injected with dermal fillers is a minimally invasive procedure. While there are surgical treatments like facelifts that can help with the signs of aging, these treatments often have long recovery times. Dermal fillers give patients a safer way to address the effects of aging on their appearance. The procedure can be completed in as little as an hour, and your appearance is improved after a single appointment.
Treatment typically starts with a consultation that involves going over the patient's goals and evaluating the condition of their skin. The patient’s medical history and any allergies they might have are also discussed.
The treatment takes anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes depending on how many areas have to be injected. It typically involves cleaning the patient’s face and applying topical anesthetics so they do not feel significant pain when injected.
Patients are cleared to return to their normal activities right after getting injected with dermal fillers. They can even use skin care products and make-up on the same day. Some redness and inflammation should be expected at the injection sites. These are temporary side effects that typically go away within hours. Patients should be fully recovered from the procedure in as little as two weeks.
The volumizing effects of dermal fillers are immediately visible, but results become clearer somewhere around one to three weeks after the treatment as the hyaluronic acid settles under the skin and increases collagen production.
The effects of dermal fillers typically last several months. Some types of fillers like Juvederm Voluma can last up to two years. The reason why the volumizing effects of fillers last so long is because they provide the skin with essential compounds it needs to improve tightness and fullness by continuing collagen production even when the hyaluronic acid is absorbed by the body.
Dermal fillers are an effective anti-aging treatment for virtually everyone. The ideal candidate for the procedure is not satisfied with their current appearance and wants a more youthful appearance. Some of the reasons to consider getting dermal fillers include to:
Tired of looking at the wrinkles and laugh lines on your face? A single dermal filler treatment enhances your appearance for up to two years. Call or stop by our Schaumburg office to set up a consultation.
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