Juvederm Cosmetic Filler

Juvederm is the one of the latest dermal fillers introduced to the U.S. market by Allergan, the company which manufactures Botox. It is a hyaluronic acid based filler similar to Restylane. However, JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel employs its unique manufacturing process to provide the highest concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any currently available hyaluronic acid dermal filler for long-lasting results. This advanced manufacturing process also creates a smooth consistency gel that flows consistently and easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel.

Recently approved by the FDA, Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a “next-generation” dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel helps to instantly restore your skin’s volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).

With Juvederm, the results are immediate with minimal downtime. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last up to 6 months or more. Juvederm can be used virtually anywhere on the face, with most success in the lips, nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth), and the marionette lines (lines from the corners of the mouth downward to the jawline).

Juvéderm FAQs

What is Juvéderm Made Of?

Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in your body. This substance helps your body retain moisture, especially in the skin, eyes and joint fluid. Like collagen and elastin (proteins responsible for youthful, taut skin), hyaluronic acid production decreases as you get older, causing your body and skin to lose hydration and volume. Juvéderm is an injectable filler made with hyaluronic acid to physically fill the treated area, adding volume and drawing moisture to reduce lines and wrinkles.

Juvéderm Voluma uses Vycross technology to integrate the dermal filler with your natural tissues for better volume, improved contour and smoother skin. The Juvéderm family has a variety of applications, including lip enhancement and treatment of lip lines, nasolabial folds and marionette lines.

How Long Do Juvéderm Results Last?

Dermal filler treatments such as Juvéderm offer temporary results as the hyaluronic acid is slowly absorbed by your body, causing the anti-aging effects to fade away. How long your Juvéderm results last depends on the treated area and which Juvéderm filler is used. Some men and women enjoy anti-aging benefits for six months, while others may see visible improvement for a year or longer.

Do Juvéderm Results Look Natural?

Juvéderm is designed to blend with your skin’s tissues for a natural, youthful look. Dr. David Bray, Jr. will use this injectable skillfully and precisely to give you a natural look and feel.

What Should I Expect During Juvéderm Treatment?

Juvéderm dermal fillers contain anesthetic lidocaine, which numbs the area and decreases discomfort during your treatment session. Most dermal filler treatments take less than an hour, sometimes 30 minutes, to complete at Beach Cities Plastic Surgery in Torrance. Most patients of Dr. Bray, Jr. reach their desired results after one Juvéderm treatment.

How Long is Recovery from Juvéderm?

Dermal fillers, including Juvéderm, require minimal downtime, so you can resume your day-to-day activities right after your treatment session, depending on the area. Some swelling or redness may occur in the treatment location, but you will notice volumizing results immediately.

Can Juvéderm Be Combined with Other Treatments?

Juvéderm can enhance your results from a facial procedure such as a facelift, brow and forehead lift or eyelid surgery. The facial filler may also be used in conjunction with non-surgical procedures.

Schedule Your Juvéderm Consultation with Dr. David Bray, Jr.

Dr. Bray, Jr. will go over your cosmetic concerns with your face and discuss your options for improving your appearance during your consultation. If Juvéderm is the right treatment for your aesthetic goals, he may be able to administer your treatment during the same appointment.

Contact Beach Cities Plastic Surgery in Torrance today to schedule your consultation and learn more about Juvéderm.