As we age, the years of laughing, smiling, talking and tanning inevitably crease your skin. These factors can leave you with lines and wrinkles. You will also start to notice that the size of your lips has begun to shrink.

Conditions Treated

Juvederm injections can be used for temporary line and wrinkle removal or lip enhancement. Juvederm is one of the most popular and effective dermal fillers on market today. Juvederm is injected under the surface of your skin to restore the natural contours of your face. Some of the benefits of Juvederm include:

• No skin test required prior to injection
• Composed hyaluronic acid a natural component of body
• Instant results
• Long lasting
• No animal ingredient

Juvederm treatment takes about 30 minutes and the amount of discomfort depends on the sensitivity of the patient's skin. Lip enhancement can be uncomfortable therefore patients are offered a nerve block prior to treatment to eliminate any pain. The product is injected just below the surface of the skin with a very fine needle.

Patients may require a second visit to achieve a full correction of the area. The body will eventually absorb the product, so ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain results, normally every 9-12 months.

SIDE EFFECTS

Injection-related reactions may occur such as post treatment swelling, redness, pain, itchiness, discoloration, and tenderness at the implant site, however they are uncommon. These reactions will resolve spontaneously within several days. Patients should avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, e.g. Advil, prior to treatment as they will increase the risk of bruising at the injection site.

Juvederm is a "next generation" hyaluronic acid approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA). It is dermal filler that provides a smooth long-lasting correction of facial wrinkles and lip enhancement. Juvederm dermal filler is the latest advance in dermal filler options from Allerga, the makers of BOTOX Cosmetic. It is the only hyaluronic acid dermal filler developed using a proprietary, technologically advanced manufacturing process that results in a malleable smooth gel that flows easily into the skin, creating a smooth, natural look and feel. In addition Juvederm contains the highest concentration of non-animal, cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any dermal filler currently available. These unique attributes provide optimal results with a single treatment in the majority of patients and deliver sustained results for up to nine months or longer. Juvederm is natural, biodegradable and currently the only hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in patients of all skin types and colors.

HOW JUVEDERM WORKS The active ingredient in Juvederm dermal filler, hyaluronic acid, is a naturally occurring, biodegradable complex sugar found in the human body and in all living organisms. Among other things, hyaluronic acid hydrates the skin and adds volume, contributing to the overall appearance of the skin. The ability of cells to produce hyaluronic acid diminishes with age, often resulting in the formation of facial wrinkles and folds as the skin loses volume. Juvederm is administered in small doses by intradermal injection directly into facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the folds running from the sides of the bottom of the nose to the outer corners of the mouth), temporarily filling and augmenting the treated area.

During your complimentary consultation, Dr. Jafri will help you decide which dermal filler will be best for your specific needs.