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juvederm
injections guide |
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indications
and uses of juvederm |
juvederm
is used for the correction of facial wrinkles, acne scars,
and other soft tissue contour deformities, and for restoration
of the lip border. |
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composition
of juvederm |
juvederm
is made from hyaluronic acid. (Hyaluronic acid is a natural
substance that is found throughout your body. It gives
volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the
eyes their shape). |
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formulations
available |
-juvederm
18: for fine lines such as wrinkles and lip lines (0.6cc
syringe)
-juvederm 24 hv:fills forehead wrinkles, glabellar lines,
obvious mild to moderate nasal furrows and cheek wrinkles
(0.8cc syringe)
-juvederm 30: for nasolabial folds, lip augmentation,
and cheeks (0.6 cc syringe) |
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longevity of juvederm |
up to 4 months
in the lips; up to 8 months in other areas of the face |
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cost
of juvederm |
$400
to $1000 per 0.6 to 0.8cc |
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allergy testing
for juvederm |
no allergy testing
is required. hypersensitivity in 0.05% of the population |
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anesthesia
for juvederm |
topical
(cream or ice) anesthesia, local injections or a nerve
block (for lip treatments) may be offered |
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recovery after
restylane & perlane injections |
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days |
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FDA approved? (US)
CE mark? (Europe)
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Not FDA approved.
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available
in US? |
Inamed
(makers of Cosmoderm
and Zyderm) recently
purchased the rights to market juvederm when it is approved. |
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procedure time
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5 to 30 minutes,
depending on treatment areas |
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contraindications
of juvederm |
none known |
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pros
of juvederm |
no pre-treatment
skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting but not
permanent, non-animal origin |
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cons
of juvederm |
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to collagen based
injectable fillers, does not contain anesthetic |
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notes |
touch
up treatment may be needed after 2 weeks for optimal correction.
juvederm 24hv (high viscosity) injects more smoothly than
juvederm 24. |
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more information |
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