Wondered what Juvéderm was, but was perhaps too afraid to ask?The popular injectable filler, Juvéderm, which has a name that can be properly translated to "young skin" has become very popular for those that wish to refresh their eyes without undergoing a surgical procedure. Its purpose is to soften deep folds and reduce wrinkles that come with age and stress. With a name like Juvéderm, the product has to serve a purpose of rejuvenating the skin in some fashion.
Juvéderm is an Allergan branded product that competes against Restylane, another dermal filler that is produced by Q-Med. Juvéderm is considered to be softer, more malleable and easier to inject by some doctors than Restylane.
Juvéderm is not just used for the eyes, it is used for other parts of the face including the lips. However, for the purposes of this site, the benefits to the eyes are discussed.
Juvéderm is considered the cutting edge of non-invasive, non-surgical dermal filler technology. The gel is composed primarily from hyaluronic acid which as is a material, naturally found, readily throughout the human body. It promotes hydration of the skin as well as serves to restore volume to the skin and its underlying foundations. Some doctors say that "it is a clear gel, looks very natural in the lips and for wrinkle correction, contains lidocaine for patient comfort and has good longevity (up to 12 months)". Typically, the benefits last six to nine months after injection and they may last longer if there is a follow-up visit a few weeks after the initial injection.
This image provides a bit more detail as far as what the injection is like. The transparent Juvéderm gel is injected with a syringe into the mid- to deep dermis of your face. The dermis is the subsurface skin layer that contains connective tissue, nerve endings, sweat and oil glands, and blood vessels.
The costs of a procedure range between $800 and $1,300, which is much less than a blepharoplasty procedure!
Side effects with Juvederm are rare, but may include redness, tenderness, or pain at the injection site. If these occur, they usually subside within three days. Rarely, discoloration may occur, but this is reversible. Firmness, swelling, bumps and bruises are also rare side effects, and should subside within seven days. If too much product is injected in the skin, it can be dissolved in 24 hours with a simple injection of hyaluronidase.
Juvéderm is an Allergan branded product that competes against Restylane, another dermal filler that is produced by Q-Med. Juvéderm is considered to be softer, more malleable and easier to inject by some doctors than Restylane.
Juvéderm is not just used for the eyes, it is used for other parts of the face including the lips. However, for the purposes of this site, the benefits to the eyes are discussed.
Juvéderm is considered the cutting edge of non-invasive, non-surgical dermal filler technology. The gel is composed primarily from hyaluronic acid which as is a material, naturally found, readily throughout the human body. It promotes hydration of the skin as well as serves to restore volume to the skin and its underlying foundations. Some doctors say that "it is a clear gel, looks very natural in the lips and for wrinkle correction, contains lidocaine for patient comfort and has good longevity (up to 12 months)". Typically, the benefits last six to nine months after injection and they may last longer if there is a follow-up visit a few weeks after the initial injection.
This image provides a bit more detail as far as what the injection is like. The transparent Juvéderm gel is injected with a syringe into the mid- to deep dermis of your face. The dermis is the subsurface skin layer that contains connective tissue, nerve endings, sweat and oil glands, and blood vessels.
The costs of a procedure range between $800 and $1,300, which is much less than a blepharoplasty procedure!
Side effects with Juvederm are rare, but may include redness, tenderness, or pain at the injection site. If these occur, they usually subside within three days. Rarely, discoloration may occur, but this is reversible. Firmness, swelling, bumps and bruises are also rare side effects, and should subside within seven days. If too much product is injected in the skin, it can be dissolved in 24 hours with a simple injection of hyaluronidase.