What is Juvederm and instructions for use of the drug

Every self-respecting woman strives to preserve youth and beauty for as long as possible, but not everyone will decide to go “under the knife” for this. And it's not necessary! The latest hyaluronic acid-based products can work wonders. The leader among these today is Juvederm fillers.

Juvederm is an injectable drug, the purpose of which is to correct facial contours, get rid of facial wrinkles and, of course, age-related changes. The hyaluronic acid contained in it originally exists in human tissues and is simply necessary for connecting collagen fibers, which are responsible for the youth of our skin. It also retains water in the tissues, thus making the skin more attractive and elastic.

Hyaluronic acid is an integral component of human skin, and it contributes to the renewal of skin tissue, transportation and proper distribution of water in cells. Used in cosmetic surgery to maintain water balance, and gently adjust and smooth the skin.

With age, our body stops producing hyaluronic acid in the same quantities, resulting in the need to “supply” it from the outside. In such cases, Juvederm filler can come to the rescue, it can not only “erase” wrinkles from your face, but make your lips more sensual, your cheekbones expressive, and your skin radiant.

Juvederm: what is this drug?

First of all, you need to understand what Juvederm is. This is a line of fillers based on stabilized hyaluronic acid. The manufacturer is the American company Allergan Inc., which produces the well-known drug Botox. Juvederm came onto the market in 2000 and was approved by the FDA in 2006. The product is found to be effective and safe for use.

The composition of Juvederm preparations allows them to be used as a biorevitalizant, as well as to eliminate aesthetic defects (wrinkles, scars, nasolabial and glabellar folds) and for facial contouring.

Care after Juvederm injections

To get the most pleasant result possible, it is necessary to provide the epidermis with proper care, which will help speed up the restoration of the skin and minimize the chance of side effects. So, to help the dermis rehabilitate, you should:

avoid sudden changes in temperature,
give up decorative cosmetics,
don't play sports
do not drink caffeinated and alcoholic drinks.

On the first day, you should sleep on a raised pillow and apply cold to the injection sites.

Operating principle

The active ingredient of all Juvederm products is hyaluronic acid. This substance is absolutely identical to hyaluronic acid, which is produced by the human body. Hyaluronic acid has the property of binding water molecules; the principle of all biorevitalizants is based on this. After injection into the skin, the molecules of the substance attract and retain water, thereby maintaining normal water balance, promoting skin hydration, improving its quality and appearance.

The second action of fillers is to create the missing volume in a particular area. After injection, the gel enters the free space between the fibers of the connective tissue, filling the voids, making the skin denser, smoothing it. Due to their high viscosity, gels are well retained in a certain area, so they are used to correct the shape and volume of lips, cheekbones and other parts of the face.

Compound

The drug is based on hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin. This component significantly reduces the risk of an allergic reaction and promotes tissue restoration.

Lip augmentation with Juvederm

Juvederm® (Yuvederm®) is a new trend in the cosmetic industry.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural result of biological synthesis, so rejection is unlikely. The ideal concentration of this component helps achieve a long-lasting effect.

In addition, recovery after injections of Juvederm® preparations is much faster, thanks to the phosphorus solution included in the composition, which speeds up the process of eliminating inflammation.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for the use of Juvederm fillers are:

the presence of wrinkles of varying severity;
deep folds and creases;
facial wrinkles in the corners of the eyes, in the perioral area;
slight facial asymmetry;
insufficient volume or unsatisfactory shape of the lips;
weakly defined cheekbones;
sunken cheeks;
floating oval face;
insufficient chin volume.

Swimming oval face

In the vast majority of cases, Juvederm injections are well tolerated by patients without causing complications. To avoid unpleasant consequences, be sure to take into account the presence of contraindications, which include the following:

pregnancy, lactation period;
individual intolerance to the components of the drug;
fresh wounds, burns, inflammation, allergic rash in the affected area;
tendency to form scars;
the presence of implants or previously introduced non-absorbable gels in the correction area;
exacerbation of chronic diseases;
epilepsy;
diabetes;
oncological diseases.

It is undesirable to introduce fillers earlier than 2-3 weeks after aggressive cosmetic procedures, for example, deep peeling, laser resurfacing or dermabrasion.

Indications for use

A wide spectrum of action and a considerable number of indications for use are what qualitatively distinguishes Juviderm from other representatives of the same segment of cosmetological developments. Since the series includes quite a lot of drugs, you need to know what each of them can be used for.

For lip augmentation

For lip augmentation, drugs such as Ultra 3, Ultra Smile and Volbella are suitable. These compositions are able to add volume to this area, moisturize it and correct its shape. Isolating this zone from the overall picture of the face can also be achieved through the use of these 3 tools.

For eyes

The following fillers are suitable to improve the epidermis around the eyes: Ultra 2, Volbella, Hydrate. All of them are aimed at restoring the delicate layer under the eyes, eliminating small and medium expression wrinkles, which become especially pronounced with age.

For nasolabial lips

Nasolabials can be filled with Ultra 4, “30”, HV24 developments. The indications for each of them include filling the folds between the lips and nose, so these skin medications can restore the appearance of the area.

For cheekbones

Most of the products in this series are aimed at correcting and modeling the oval of the face. These include “30”, HV30, Voluma and Ultra 4.

Forms of release and characteristics of the drug Juvederm

All Juvederm fillers from Allergan can be divided into 2 categories - biorevitalizants and preparations for contouring.

Varieties of Juvederm products differ in the percentage of hyaluronic acid, density and viscosity, area of application and how long the result lasts. All gels are produced in special syringes. Package volume varies from 0.55 to 1 ml.

Juvederm ultra line

Fillers from the Juvederm Ultra line contain low molecular weight hyaluronic acid. The technology of cross-linking chains using cross-links provides all drugs with high plasticity and resistance to deformation. The gels are dense, hold volume well, and do not migrate from the injection site. The line includes 3 drugs:

Juvederm Ultra 2 is a gel with the lowest viscosity of the entire line, with a hyaluronic acid concentration of 24 mg/ml. Designed to eliminate fine wrinkles and smooth out shallow eyebrow folds. It is injected into the upper, less often middle layers of the skin.
Juvederm Ultra 3 - gel also contains 24 mg/ml hyaluronic acid, but is more dense. Used to smooth out medium wrinkles and correct nasolabial folds. Can be used for contouring of the cheekbones and cheeks. Juvederm Ultra 3 is also injected into the lips. Injected into the middle and deep layers of the skin.
Juvederm Ultra 4 is the densest filler in this group, HA content 24 mg/ml. Used to smooth out deep wrinkles and folds, as well as for contouring of the lower third of the face and cheekbone area.

All products contain lidocaine.

Ultra 2

Juvederm Vycross

This line uses innovative technology for cross-linking HA chains using cross-links. Thanks to it, the procedure requires less gel consumption, and the effect lasts from a year to a year and a half.

Juvederm Volite is a biorevitalizant containing hyaluronic acid 12 mg/ml. Improves skin condition, deeply moisturizes, can be used to smooth out shallow wrinkles.
Juvederm Volbella – HA content 15 mg/ml, used to correct the perioral zone and eliminate the nasolacrimal groove.
Juvederm Volift – hyaluronic acid concentration 17.5 mg/ml. The filler is used to correct nasolabial folds, eliminate medium and deep wrinkles, and to enlarge lips.
Juvederm Voluma – HA content 20 mg/ml, used for contouring.
Juvederm Volux – the HA content of this filler is 25 mg/ml. Used for contouring of the middle and lower third of the face.

All drugs in this line also contain lidocaine.

Juvederm Ultra Smile

Juvederm Ultra Smile filler has high elasticity and medium density, contains 24 mg/ml hyaluronic acid. This Juvederm product is designed to contour and add volume to the lips.

Gel Juvederm Hydrate (Hydrate)

Juvederm Hydrate is a biorevitalization gel containing 13.5 mg/ml of hyaluronic acid and 9 mg/ml of the antioxidant mannitol, which slows down the destruction of the chains of the active substance. Used for deep hydration and increased elasticity.

Gel Juvederm Volume (Volum)

Juvederm Volume is a dense gel that is used to restore the missing volume of soft tissue in the cheek-zygomatic area and chin area. The effect after administration lasts up to 2 years.

Gel Juvederm Volite (Volayt)

Juvederm Volite is the youngest product of the brand. Volite is the only Juvederm product that performs 2 functions at once; it can be used for both biorevitalization and contouring. Juvederm Volite contains 12 mg/ml hyaluronic acid and lidocaine.

Volite

Introducing Juvederm

Intradermal implants of the Juvederm series are fillers (fill - from English - to fill) based on synthesized hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin. They are used by dermatocosmetologists around the world to restore lost volume of soft tissues and correct congenital defects, smooth out wrinkles, correct facial contours and lip shape.

The drug is produced by Allergan, located in the USA. The filler goes on sale in the form of a gel, in proprietary graduated syringes for disposable use.

At their core, all fillers are intradermal gel implants. The gel in them is biodegradable, i.e. dissolving over time. Lidocaine is added to the components of some types of Juvederm to reduce pain.

Informative "
The Juvederm series fillers use synthesized hyaluronic acid, i.e. obtained artificially, which reduces the risk of an allergic reaction to the drug.

In our country, hyaluronic acid is produced in small quantities in the body. A person weighing 65-75 kg contains about 15 grams. acids, 1/3 of which are synthesized daily.

Carrying out the procedure

Before prescribing the procedure, a consultation with a specialist is required. During it, the doctor determines the condition of the patient’s skin and defects that need to be corrected, clarifies the presence of contraindications, and if they are absent, selects the most suitable drug.

The protocol for biorevitalization or contouring using Juvederm preparations is similar to other injection procedures. It takes place in several stages:

Cleansing the skin, treating with a disinfectant.
Application anesthesia.
Introduction of fillers.
Repeated skin disinfection.
Application of a soothing anti-inflammatory agent.

The whole procedure takes about half an hour.

As for anesthesia, it is not always done; much depends on the drug chosen and the area of correction. For example, biorevitalization with Juvederm Volite is carried out without anesthesia, since the product contains lidocaine, and its density allows the use of thin needles that minimally injure the skin.

How are filler injections done?

Injections with these medications are given as follows:

a consultation is held with a doctor who will help you choose the right type of product;
an allergy test is carried out, which will show whether there is intolerance to the administered compound;
the skin is cleansed of makeup and any other contaminants using an antiseptic;
Juvederm is administered as slowly as possible close to the wrinkle, after which this area is kneaded for the best result.

The full effect can be seen after just a week, and its duration is about a year.

Watch this video about lip augmentation using Juvederm Ultra 3 filler:

Side effects

All Juvederm preparations have a high safety profile. However, there is a possibility of side effects, including:

skin redness;
swelling;
small hematomas in the injection area;
pain in the area where the gel was introduced.

More serious complications are also possible, such as an allergic reaction, inflammation, and the formation of compactions.

Most side effects are a normal reaction of the body to damage to the skin and the introduction of a foreign substance. Complications can be caused by errors by the cosmetologist when determining the dosage or during the procedure, as well as by the patient’s failure to comply with basic medical recommendations before and after the injection of fillers. So, if you drink alcohol in the first few days after the procedure, severe swelling may occur in the area where fillers are injected.

Skin redness

Photos before and after

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Advantages

Cosmetologists note a number of advantages that distinguish Juvederm from similar drugs. These include the following:

variety of means - allows you to choose the most suitable option for each specific case;
a large list of indications - drugs can solve a large number of aesthetic problems;
effectiveness - all drugs, when used correctly, give a pronounced result;
minimal risk of side effects - subject to compliance with the procedure protocol and sufficient qualifications of the cosmetologist;
Duration of preservation of the result - depending on the type, fillers work from 6 to 12 months;
compatibility of the drugs with each other and with most other dermal fillers - all products in the line can be combined, this makes it possible to solve several problems at once in one procedure.

The disadvantages include the rather high cost of the drugs.

Result and duration of effect

The effect of Juvederm filler injections is noticeable immediately after the first procedure. The final result is observed 5-7 days after the first injection.

The duration of the effect ranges from 6 months to 2 years. The duration of the effect depends on the type of Juvederm used for the procedure and on the individual characteristics of the body. You will learn more about the duration of the results from our cosmetologist at your initial consultation.

To achieve a more lasting or pronounced effect, some procedures can be repeated. This applies more to Juvederm Hydrate. The filler dissolves naturally.