Juvederm Ultra Smile - interview with a doctor about Juvederm

Juvederm - safe restoration of natural beauty

Time is inexorable, and your skin imperceptibly begins to lose its firmness and elasticity, your lips lose their former volume and hide in a wrinkled network, giving your face a sad, tired look. Cosmetics are not omnipotent... One morning you look at yourself in the mirror and see small wrinkles in the corners of your eyes, ugly deep folds near your nose, and you are ready to do everything to make them disappear.

Just one injection instantly smooths out wrinkles and evens out mild skin imperfections, without requiring prior testing.

Juvederm fills nasolabial folds and eliminates medium and superficial wrinkles. In an absolutely natural way, this product restores the sensuality of the lips and smoothes the lines of the face, perfectly creates volume, perfectly restoring the oval of the face if introduced into the cheekbone area.

Benefits of Juvederm

In recent years, hyaluronic acid has taken a leading place among wrinkle filling drugs. Chaluronic acid is a physiological component of connective tissues that provides a certain level of hydration, which decreases over time. The injection replenishes water deficiency in tissues, which gradually occurs with age. Juvederm is hyaluronic acid in the form of an elastic-viscous gel that is clear and homogeneous and has four main benefits :

• Obtained on the basis of biosynthesis and of non-animal origin
• Does not require any preliminary testing
• The molecules have high biocompatibility with the human body
• Currently has the highest concentration compared to other similar products on the market.

Juvederm: reviews

Reviews from the Juvederm line of drugs number in the thousands - for quite a long time of its use on the hyaluronic filler market, a large number of patients received its injections for the first time and repeatedly. Juvederm is one of the drugs widely used throughout the world, the production rights to which were recently purchased by the American company Allergan - the one that produces Botox, which speaks for itself. The updated line of the series makes any task more solvable. If you do not want to take risks and you need a reliable drug with an excellent reputation, Juvederm is your choice!

Duration of Juvederm results

Juvederm can be used immediately without prior preparation . You can improve and prolong the results by having a follow-up treatment a few weeks after your initial treatment.

The effect usually lasts 9 months depending on skin type, injection site, volume injected and injection technique. In some cases, the effect lasts for a whole year.

When used to increase lip volume, it lasts an average of 6 months due to the intensive blood supply to the area.

Results and use of Juvederm

A number of drugs have been developed for use in different age groups. Juvederm is an ideal micro-implant to prevent the formation of wrinkles in young people in areas with thin skin. Injections should be considered as a treatment. Therefore, the course of injections suitable for your specific case will be prescribed by your doctor. If you follow all the recommendations, it will improve and prolong the aesthetic results.

As a result of an intradermal injection procedure that lasts a few minutes, your doctor will eliminate wrinkles and skin imperfections. You will not have to change your work schedule, and you will immediately return to social life.

For greater comfort during the procedure, your doctor may suggest local anesthesia, in the form of a numbing cream or local surface anesthesia.

Juvederm Ultra Smile - interview with a doctor about Juvederm

Cosmetologist and dermatovenerologist Alina Kalashnikova will talk today about the procedure for lip correction using Juvederm Juvederm Ultra Smile.

Question: Please tell us first, in general terms, about the lip correction procedure and Juvederm Ultra Smile in particular.

Answer: Once upon a time, in the 90s, silicone was injected to enlarge lips. This caused complications, but the Cosmetology industry does not stand still. Silicone has been replaced by hyaluronic acid. The procedure for lip correction with hyaluronic acid has become safe, because the drug is absorbable and, moreover, if all the doctor’s recommendations are followed, it does not cause complications. Before the lip augmentation procedure, you need to choose the right drug for yourself. One of my favorite drugs is Juvederm Ultra Smile from Allergan. From my experience and the results of patients, I see that the components that make up Juvederm Ultra Smile are selected in such a way that the result lasts for almost a year, does not require correction, and does not leave lumps.

Question: What components are included in the Juvederm Ultra Smile gel?

Answer: First of all, it is hyaluronic acid. It is this that moisturizes the tissue, which manifests itself in the very first days after the procedure and forms the volume of the lips. The filler component hyaluronic acid is not of animal origin, is not an allergen and, as a result, the reason for the body’s rejection of the drug. Secondly, the anesthetic is lidocaine hydrochloride. With its help, the drug is administered without pain, the patient is not nervous or distracted. Thirdly, mannitol is a phosphate booster, which ensures that the results of the procedure are preserved for a long time, and also attracts liquid molecules.

Question: In what cases is Juvederm Ultra Smile filler prescribed?

Answer: This is an injectable implant, used to smooth out wrinkles or folds around the mouth and to enlarge lips in the absence of the desired volume or asymmetry. Juvederm Ultra Smile gel is ideal for correcting cheeks, chin and cheekbones.

Question: How many treatments with Juvederm Ultra Smile filler are needed to achieve the desired result?

Answer: In situations not related to lip correction, up to three procedures may be needed to achieve the desired result, but for lip augmentation, one procedure is sufficient.

Question: At what age can Juvederm Ultra Smile be used?

Answer: Prescription of the drug is possible from 18 years of age.

Question: Are there any contraindications for using Juvederm Ultra Smile?

Answer: There are several main contraindications: 1. Juvederm Ultra Smile cannot be injected if there is another filler, such as silicone, in the correction area. 2. Autoimmune diseases are when the human immune system confuses a normal cell with a diseased one. 3. Individual intolerance to any components of the drug, which can cause allergies. 4. Inflammatory processes (sore throat or rheumatism) 5 Taking medications that affect blood clotting, which can cause bruising during the procedure with Juvederm Ultra Smile gel 6. Oncology 7. Pregnancy and breastfeeding 8. Critical days in women, as the likelihood of bruising increases and the pain intensifies.

Question: How is the lip augmentation procedure performed using Juvederm Ultra Smile filler?

Answer: First of all, the patient must prepare himself, namely: 1. Do not drink alcohol a couple of days before the procedure 2. Do not go to the solarium for a week before the procedure. 3. On the day of the procedure you should not smoke; it is better to quit altogether. Drinking coffee and strong tea is also not worth it. 4. Do not eat salty food for three days. Now to the procedure itself: 1. Makeup removal. Decorative cosmetics are removed with special disinfectants, such as chlorhexidine. In individual cases, you can apply an anesthetic gel. 2. Checking the tightness and shelf life of the filler. 3. The drug is administered very slowly, according to the chosen pattern (fan, point by point or grid), based on the lip correction plan. Slow injection avoids pain, and the filler itself is evenly distributed in the selected area. 4. After completing the administration of the drug, treatment with an antiseptic is performed. 5. At the end of the injections, the doctor very lightly and superficially massages the lip correction area and applies an anti-inflammatory gel, for example “Bodyaga-gel”.

Question: How long does the lip augmentation procedure with Juvederm Ultra Smile filler take?

Answer: The duration of the procedure is about half an hour.

Question: Please tell us about the rehabilitation period after lip augmentation with Juvederm Ultra Smile?

Answer: For the first couple of days, the body treats the gel as a foreign body. Puffiness and swelling of the lips are possible. If you follow the doctor's recommendations, the discomfort will quickly pass. And so, what needs to be done after the procedure: 1. You cannot touch your lips with your hands, it is advisable to refrain from harsh laughter and passionate kisses. 2. Refrain from hot drinks and alcohol 3. In the next 2 weeks, exclude sports training, solarium and sauna 4. Direct sunlight is contraindicated, so lip augmentation with Juvederm Ultra Smile is best done after vacation. 5. Sudden temperature changes will negatively affect the rehabilitation process, so postpone trips to places where temperature changes are more than 15 degrees relative to your place of residence.

Question: How long will the results from Juvederm Ultra Smile filler last?

Answer: When using filler to correct lips, much depends on the density of the composition. The result lasts up to 9 months. Using Juvederm Ultra Smile to smooth out wrinkles or in the area of ​​the nasolabial triangle will allow you to maintain the results for up to a year. These terms are arbitrary, because, I emphasize once again, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the doctor’s recommendations after the procedure.

The result of the lip correction procedure using Juvederm Juvederm Ultra Smile

Recommendations after Juvederm injection

For several hours after the injection, we recommend avoiding excessive tension of the facial muscles.

We also do not recommend exposing your face to self-tanning products, sunlight or excessive heat (ultraviolet light, sauna, Turkish baths, etc.) for a long time for 2 weeks after the injection; touch or massage the injection site.

You can use cosmetics or regular care products the day after the procedure.

All these recommendations are aimed at getting you the best result. For more information, consult your doctor.

Contraindications to the use of Juvederm:

It is prohibited to inject the Juvederm group drug under the skin of the eyelids. Juvederm should only be injected into the area of ​​dark circles under the eyes (nasolacrimal area) by a specialist who has been trained in the use of these drugs and has sufficient knowledge of facial anatomy.

The drug should not be injected into blood vessels, as this can lead to the development of thrombosis. It is not recommended to perform massive correction of the entire face with Juvederm preparations, using more than 6 ml at a time.

The use of Juvederm group drugs is not permissible for people with epilepsy that cannot be treated; It is prohibited to administer the drug to people prone to the formation of post-injection scars, as well as to patients with high sensitivity to the components of this filler.

If the patient has an allergic reaction to lidocaine or other painkillers containing it, then the administration of Juvederm is prohibited. The drug should not be used by patients with porphyria, and Juvederm should not be administered to pregnant women, nursing mothers and children.

Do not inject the substance into inflamed areas of the skin affected by acne or herpes. Do not use the drug on skin that has damage in the form of scratches or cracks. Do not use Juvederm in conjunction with medium-length chemical peels, laser therapy, or dermabrasion of the facial skin.

Precautions when administering Juvederm:

- it is necessary to carefully observe the correct administration of the drug, depending on each specific case and the chosen category of filler - intradermally or above the periosteum, etc.;

— it is necessary to remember that any injection can be complicated by an infectious process, regardless of the group of the drug administered;

— it is not recommended to administer the drug to people with permanent implants in the area of ​​the intended procedure, as well as in the absence of a history of data on the tolerability of the drug components;

- do not administer this substance if the patient has a history of autoimmune diseases in the past or present;

- the doctor, regardless of the specific case, must carefully monitor the patient after administering the drug due to the risk of developing inflammatory reactions and side effects; - do not administer the drug to those people who have had allergic reactions to injected medications in the past, with the development of anaphylactic shock. In each case, the doctor decides whether to perform this procedure on patients with a history of allergies, and if he does, he carefully monitors the patient after the end of Juvederm administration;

— patients who often suffer from sore throats and have streptococci in their bodies need to conduct a double diagnostic test with the drug before the procedure. If the client has a history of rheumatism or heart defects, then the procedure must be abandoned so as not to provoke the development of side effects;

- if the patient is taking anticoagulants, then he should be warned about the danger of bruising or bleeding after the administration of Juvederm. In addition, all patients are not recommended to take large amounts of vitamin C and acetylsalicylic acid a week before the scheduled procedure;

— it is not recommended to use Juvederm in parallel with drugs that inhibit and block metabolic processes in the liver (simethidine, beta blockers and others);

- Juvederm is administered with extreme caution to patients with cardiac muscle conduction disorders;

— the patient is not recommended to apply makeup within 12 hours after the procedure, or to stay in the sun, cold, or solarium for a long time. You cannot visit the bathhouse or sauna for 2 weeks after administration of the drug;

- if at the time of drug administration the injection needle is blocked, then there is no need to apply strong pressure on the syringe plunger. In this case, the procedure must be interrupted and the needle replaced with a new one;

— if the client is a person involved in sports, then it is necessary to warn him that the drug has an active principle that is likely to cause a positive test result during doping control;

— the surgeon must remember that the drug contains lidocaine hydrochloride, and take this data into account when administering Juvederm to people with allergies and individual intolerances;

— the composition of the drug guarantees its compatibility with magnetic fields that are used during magnetic resonance diagnostics;

Side effects of Juvederm

After the injection, inflammatory reactions (redness, swelling, erythema) may occur, which may be accompanied by a burning sensation or pain when pressed. These reactions may continue for a week.

Nodular compactions may occur at the injection site.

Very rarely there are cases of skin discoloration (reversible) at the injection site.

If the inflammatory reactions continue for more than one week, or if other side effects occur, you should inform your doctor as soon as possible.