Juvederm San Francisco | Wrinkle Reduction Bay Area

Juvederm Injectable gel is a dermal filler comprised of synthetic hyaluronic acid, allowing for a natural look and gradual biodegradability of the substance by the body. Like its counterpart Restylane, this line of fillers does not carry a risk for an allergic reaction and offers improvements that last for many months. Results appear immediately, provide you with natural enhancement, and require little or no downtime.

The Juvederm line has expanded in recent years, with a variety of formulations to address a broad range of needs. Whether you want to address aging symptoms, add youthful volume to the face or correct minor imperfections, there is likely a Juvederm product that is right for you.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Despite what the label suggests, hyaluronic acid is not an acid at all. It is a sugar that is naturally produced by the body to assist in the hydration of the dermal structure among other functions. When a synthetic version is placed into the Juvederm products, it creates an injectable gel that can work within the skin’s scaffolding to provide support and restore a more youthful appearance from the inside out.

The various Juvederm formulations offer different weights and sizes of hyaluronic acid particles so they can address different concerns smoothly and naturally. Dr. Maas and his team can help you determine the Juvederm filler that will meet your needs and provide you with optimal results.

The Juvederm Line

Numerous products exist within the Juvederm family today, each with its unique properties and benefits:

Juvederm XC

The original Juvederm injectable gel is less dense and more appropriate for medium-depth wrinkle correction. This formulation works on the following concerns:

Nasolabial folds or smile lines (creases running from the nose to the mouth)
Parentheses lines that appear in the corners of the mouth
Horizontal forehead wrinkles
Lines situated between the eyebrows (glabellar or frown lines)
Marionette wrinkles extending down the lower portion of the face
Dark circles, wrinkles and hollowing underneath the eyes

Juvederm is also a viable option for lip augmentation in some patients. The XC in the name means the formulation contains lidocaine, a medication that makes the injection process more comfortable.

Voluma

As people age, the cheek area loses volume, making the cheeks flatten out and the skin droop and sag. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC was recently approved by the FDA and the first and only filler approved to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the cheek area in adults age 21 and over. It instantly provides smooth, natural-looking results that last up to two years with optimal correction.

With the FDA approval of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, physicians and patients in the U.S. now have a new treatment option that can help create a natural-looking, more youthful appearance in the cheek area.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss why and how the face loses volume as people age. I can also speak about how JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is an effective non-surgical treatment option for age-related volume loss in the cheek area.

APPROVED USE

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Are there any reasons why I should not receive JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC?

Do not use the product if you have severe allergies with a history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), or if you are allergic to lidocaine or the proteins (gram-positive bacterial proteins) used to make the hyaluronic acid (HA) in JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC.

What precautions should my doctor advise me about?

The safety of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel for use during pregnancy, in women who are breastfeeding, or in patients with very thin skin in the cheek area has not been studied
The safety for use in patients under 35 years or over 65 years has not been studied
The safety and effectiveness for treatment in areas other than the cheek area have not been established

The safety for use in patients with a history of excessive scarring or pigmentation disorders has not been studied and may result in additional scars or changes in pigmentation
Patients who experience skin injury near the site of injection may be at a higher risk for side effects
Tell your doctor if you are on therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response (immunosuppressive therapy). Use may result in an increased risk of infection

The long-term safety of repeat treatments has not been established
Tell your doctor if you are using medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners; as with any injection, this may result in increased bruising or bleeding at the injection site
Minimize strenuous exercise and exposure to extensive sun or heat within the first 24 hours following treatment

What are possible side effects?

Side effects are moderate (uncomfortable) and generally last 2 to 4 weeks. The most common side effects include temporary reactions at the treatment site such as tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching.

To report a side effect, please call Allergan Product Surveillance at 1-877-345-5372.

For more information, please see the About Safety page at www.juvederm.com or call the Allergan Product Support line at 1-800-766-0171.

Reverse Aging on the Lower Face with Vollure

Time can take a severe toll on the lower face as collagen levels deplete, the skin becomes loose, and wrinkles and creases form. These changes can all be addressed with Vollure, a newcomer to the Juvederm line the FDA approved in 2017 as Vollure for use in the U.S. It has been used in European countries since 2013, under the brand name Volift. Vollure is designed to rejuvenate areas of the lower face, treating the following concerns:

Nasolabial folds from the edges of the nose to the corners of the mouth
Smile lines, which are vertical lines in the edges of the mouth
Marionette lines extending from the sides of the mouth to the jawline
Mild skin laxity and loss of definition along the jawline
Loss of volume in the midface

The smooth consistency of Vollure provides a subtle improvement in these areas, with a noticeable reduction in lines and creases. Results of Vollure often last up to 15 months or more.

Rejuvenate Your Lips with Volbella

While many women seek lip rejuvenation to combat the aging process, others are merely dissatisfied with the lips they were born with and wish to add the volume Mother Nature didn’t give them.

Volbella received FDA approval in 2016 to address both these patients.

The formulation performs double-duty, plumping up lips while smoothing away fine vertical lines above the upper lip, known as perioral lines. In the past, these lines had been challenging to treat with injectable solutions alone and achieve subtle, natural results. Most patients see their natural improvements continue for up to one year.

How the Procedure Works

When you come into The Maas Clinic^TM for your Juvederm treatment, we will collect information about your health history and medications you currently take to ensure the procedure will be safe for you. We recommend you avoid blood-thinning medications, including aspirin, other anti-inflammatories and some supplements to prevent excessive bruising with the injections. In most cases, our patients can have their treatment the same day as their consultation.

As a matter of course, we take photos of our patients before their injections so that we have a baseline before creating the requested enhancements. We also apply a topical numbing cream before your injections, with extends your appointment by about 15 to 30 minutes.

You can opt to forgo the numbing medication if you choose. Juvederm injections only take a few minutes to complete, with Dr. Maas placing the filler in strategic points to ensure an even and natural outcome. You will be able to leave our office as soon as your procedure is finished.

What You Need to Know about Your Recovery and Results

You should expect to have some mild swelling after your procedure, in addition to small amounts of bruising around the injection points. We will advise you to apply ice to the area to manage puffiness, and we can offer some natural remedies to alleviate bruising if necessary. In most cases, the bruising is mild enough to cover with makeup, and the swelling is should not be uncomfortable enough to keep you from resuming your daily routine right away.

Results are seen as soon as the injections are placed but swelling may prevent you from seeing your complete look for a few days. Once your outcome is apparent, you should enjoy your refreshed appearance for many months. The specific duration will depend on the particular formulation used, the treatment area and how quickly your body breaks down the hyaluronic acid in the mix. To maintain your results longer, you can schedule regular treatment sessions at our office.

Juvederm injections have a proven track record of safety and offer a quick, relatively easy way to reverse aging symptoms and enhance your appearance. If you would like to learn more about your treatment options, contact The Maas Clinic^TM today at (415) 567-7000 or contact us by email.

The information about Juvederm injectables was reviewed by Corey S. Maas MD^TM. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us using our contact form below.