When does one see results after Juvederm?
The cosmetic results after Juvederm are seen in a few days. The results last anywhere from 3-6 months. Because the procedure is not permanent, maintenance or touch up injections are required 1-2 times a year.
What are the results like after Juvederm injections?
Because Juvederm is a soft dermal filler, results on the face are very pleasing. Most individuals develop a smooth facial contour, no lines or wrinkles and a younger looking face.
Is juvederm effective in all individuals?
Unfortunately. A fair number of individuals show little or no response to Juvederm injections. It is difficult to know before hand who will respond to the injections. In general, individuals who smoke and have heavy or deep wrinkles do not show a good response.
What is cost of juvederm?
Juvederm injections are considered cosmetic and not covered by Medicare or any health insurance plan. The average cost of Juvederm injections range from $800-$1200.
Final point
There are many individuals who perform Juvederm injections and overall the results are pleasing. Complications are rare but have been reported. To ensure that you have a good result with no complications, ask questions, get a referral, read about the procedure and above all else, choose your provider well. In cosmetic surgery, there are seldom any refunds.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Juvederm: a decent dermal filler but expensive
There have been many types of dermal fillers developed in the past decade and none is ideal. Each and every one of them has its pros and cons. While collagen products have dominated the cosmetic market, recently novel types of dermal fillers include those based on hyaluronic acid have been developed.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Everyone has hyaluronic acid in their body; it is a natural constituent of bone, cartilage and soft tissues. It has multiple functions in the body including cushioning joints against injury, maintaining hydration, supporting surrounding tissues and providing skin support. When hyaluronic acid levels decrease due to aging or excessive sun exposure, the skin becomes wrinkled and appears saggy.
How can Juvederm reverse signs of aging?
Juvederm is usually injected to erase signs of aging and photo aged skin. Juvederm is soft, jelly-like, and very consistent filler that can readily erase fine lines, wrinkles, and creases. By filling the underlying tissues, the skin appears full, smooth, and soft. Juvederm is also widely used to plump up lips, making them sexy and luscious.
Where are juvederm injections performed?
Juvederm injections are done as an outpatient in a clinic setting. There are no extensive preparations required prior to the procedure. Individuals who are on blood thinners like aspirin should discuss with their physician when they should stop the medication prior to injections.
Is there any pretesting prior to juvederm injections?
No, Juvederm injections do not require pretesting for allergy. The injections usually take less than 15 minutes and are relatively painless. Those who are squeamish about pain can ask the therapist to numb the skin with a topical anesthetic.
What happens after juvederm injections?
After the procedure, a few individuals may develop redness and mild swelling. These side effects usually subside in a few days. The redness can be covered with a facial make-up or mascara.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Everyone has hyaluronic acid in their body; it is a natural constituent of bone, cartilage and soft tissues. It has multiple functions in the body including cushioning joints against injury, maintaining hydration, supporting surrounding tissues and providing skin support. When hyaluronic acid levels decrease due to aging or excessive sun exposure, the skin becomes wrinkled and appears saggy.
How can Juvederm reverse signs of aging?
Juvederm is usually injected to erase signs of aging and photo aged skin. Juvederm is soft, jelly-like, and very consistent filler that can readily erase fine lines, wrinkles, and creases. By filling the underlying tissues, the skin appears full, smooth, and soft. Juvederm is also widely used to plump up lips, making them sexy and luscious.
Where are juvederm injections performed?
Juvederm injections are done as an outpatient in a clinic setting. There are no extensive preparations required prior to the procedure. Individuals who are on blood thinners like aspirin should discuss with their physician when they should stop the medication prior to injections.
Is there any pretesting prior to juvederm injections?
No, Juvederm injections do not require pretesting for allergy. The injections usually take less than 15 minutes and are relatively painless. Those who are squeamish about pain can ask the therapist to numb the skin with a topical anesthetic.
What happens after juvederm injections?
After the procedure, a few individuals may develop redness and mild swelling. These side effects usually subside in a few days. The redness can be covered with a facial make-up or mascara.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Luscious Lips part 1
The most important part of lip augmentation with dermal fillers is that the injection has to be done right. This is because unevenness or asymmetry of lips can occur very easily. The dermal filler has to be placed in the right location to produce the desired result.
There are two Permanent implants, AlloDerm and Gore Tex. These two can only be inserted in the lips via small incisions along the corner of the mouth. Once the dermal fillers have been inserted, they mix with the tissues and gradually fill up with water. The lips then appear plump. The incisions do hurt a wee bit afterwards.
Gore -Tex is a plastic like material and is quite well tolerated by the body. It is easy to insert. Rarely, the plastic may become firm and the lips will feel hard.
After the procedure, most people can return to their normal lifestyle within 1-3 days. The lips do appear swollen and bruised for a few days. Once can hide the dark red marks with lipstick. Complete recovery after lip augmentation can take 5-7 days.
For all consumers, never go for permanent lip augmentation in the beginning. Lip augmentation is not for everyone and it does not always produce the expected result. One has to be realistic. There is too much hype about this procedure and there are many individuals who have had a poor response. So select a temporary dermal filler the first time. A good choice may be juvederm or restylane. They both last about 6-9 months and you will get an idea what lips augmentation is all about. If you like it, you can select a permanent filler the next time.
There are two Permanent implants, AlloDerm and Gore Tex. These two can only be inserted in the lips via small incisions along the corner of the mouth. Once the dermal fillers have been inserted, they mix with the tissues and gradually fill up with water. The lips then appear plump. The incisions do hurt a wee bit afterwards.
Gore -Tex is a plastic like material and is quite well tolerated by the body. It is easy to insert. Rarely, the plastic may become firm and the lips will feel hard.
After the procedure, most people can return to their normal lifestyle within 1-3 days. The lips do appear swollen and bruised for a few days. Once can hide the dark red marks with lipstick. Complete recovery after lip augmentation can take 5-7 days.
For all consumers, never go for permanent lip augmentation in the beginning. Lip augmentation is not for everyone and it does not always produce the expected result. One has to be realistic. There is too much hype about this procedure and there are many individuals who have had a poor response. So select a temporary dermal filler the first time. A good choice may be juvederm or restylane. They both last about 6-9 months and you will get an idea what lips augmentation is all about. If you like it, you can select a permanent filler the next time.
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