:: Juvéderm

Juvederm® is derived from hyaluronan, a natural substance found in human tissue. This treatment fills out and smoothes away lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and enhances the lip size and shape. Juvederm is also used to replace lost volume, hydrate the skin and minimize the appearance of veins on the surface of the hands. Results are immediate with minimal recovery time. Because Juvederm is a natural substance, there is no need for a skin test, therefore allowing a same-day treatment. Juvederm® has a high concentration of hyaluronic acid which will provide you with a lasting effect for 8 to 12 months.

A treatment session may take 10 to 20 minutes. A numbing cream or ice is commonly used for greater patient comfort. Juvederm is now manufactured with lidocaine crystals mixed in with the product to allow for a much more comfortable injection.

To maintain optimal correction, you may need maintenance treatments every 6 to 9 months, depending on the indication treated and the amount of product used. It is suggested to retreat the area before it returns to its pretreatment state.

Risks and Complications
Complications or adverse reactions can include prolonged redness, swelling or tenderness at the injection site. Redness, swelling and pain at the injection site may occur after treatment. Induration, or a hardening of the skin in the form of nodules, is a rare but a possible side effect, but can be softened with hyaluronidase which dissolves the Juvederm product. Temporary discolouration may also appear at the injection site but this will disappear as the product is reabsorbed by the enzymes in the body.

Cost
The cost of the injection will depend upon the number of areas treated and the amount of product used. The cost of one syringe is $500.00 and a price break is given for additional syringes if needed.