Juvederm Cosmetic Injectables-Pros and Cons

Juvederm Cosmetic Injectables-Pros and Cons

By Scott Humphrey

Juvederm has become a popular treatment for patients who want to regain the look of healthy, full skin while avoiding invasive, costly surgery. It can reduce the appearance of scars and deep facial wrinkles and plump the appearance of lips.

Juvederm’s active ingredient is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is found naturally in skin and holds collagen fibers together. It is another option for patients who are considering collagen injections. Juvederm is available in several strengths, each designed for a different skin density. But the question is: does it really work? Which patients will be most satisfied with results? Juvederm is a very popular filler on the East Coast, so if you’re considering Juvederm in NYC to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Juvederm lasts longer than most collagen injections. It can maintain youthful looks for up to 9-12 months between injections. The initial price per injection may be slightly higher, but patients will only need injections once or twice a year. It is also considered less irritating than collagen injections.

However, patients with some allergies or medical conditions may not react well to Juvederm. Most initial injection problems, such as swelling, bruises and other typical side effects can be easily corrected and only last 1-7 days at most. Only your doctor can tell you if Juvederm is safe for you, depending on your medical history. To avoid bruises, which may take a while to fade, avoid NSAID pain relievers (aspirin, ibuprofen, etc.), alcohol, vitamin E and garlic the week before receiving injections.

Juvederm can simulate the effect of a full face lift. While problems like sagging neck skin may not be corrected, facial lines from sun exposure as well as “laugh” and “frown” lines can all be decreased significantly with Juvederm in NYC. Juvederm is highly recommended for patients who aren’t interested in turning back the clock 20 years but desire a more generally youthful appearance.

While these injections can be very effective, it may take several months for Juvederm to fully work. Your skin needs time to absorb hyaluronic acid, and it may take up to 12 months to reach the full effect. However, the effects also last longer and you will need fewer injections per year than other injection options.

Juvederm can also be used as a “trial run” for permanent injectable fillers. If you are considering receiving permanent injections, you can get a very good idea of how they will look with Juvederm injections. Since itseffects are temporary, it can make your transition to permanent fillers easier to get used to and give you a preview of permanent injections.

Injections of Juvederm are a generally short procedure. Your doctor may use a local numbing agent to decrease the possibility of pain, and injections generally take from 5-20 minutes, depending on the area being treated. Since there is a small chance of bacterial infection, you should never receive injections from anyone who is not a medical professional with training in administering Juvederm.

While hyaluronic acid injections have some minor side effects, the benefits are high and risks are minimal. Many patients have reported high levels of satisfaction with their results. If you’re considering injectable medicine to fade unsightly lines or deep wrinkles, talk to your doctor about Juvederm. It might be exactly what you need to give your confidence-and your skin-the extra boost you’ve been looking for!

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BIO: Scott is a freelance writer on a variety of subjects, including Juvederm NYC.  When he is not writing for www.vervelaser.com, he is hiking in the mountains of upstate New York.

 

Juvederm Cosmetic Injectables-Pros and Cons