Product overview
Juvederm ultra smile is considered one of the most popular drugs for lip sculpting. Its effectiveness has been proven by more than 10 million procedures.
The gel delicately fills the intercellular matrix of connective tissue, lips become plumper and seductive. In addition, the result is natural, there is no “duck” effect.
Compound
The active substance in the composition is hyaluronic acid, which is removed through the synthesis of raw materials of non-animal origin.
It is the absence of animal proteins that helps fill the missing volume without the body rejecting the implant.
The peculiarity of this filler is that when it acts, the hydrobalance is replenished at the cellular level, thanks to this:
- lips are smoothed;
- it turns out to eliminate wrinkles;
- natural collagen and elastin are synthesized, which are responsible for the elasticity of the skin.
An additional component in the composition is mannitol (phosphate buffer with pH 7.2). It guarantees the longevity of the results of the contouring procedure and enhances the ability of hyaluronic acid to attract liquid molecules.
Like all preparations in the Juvederm Ultra collection, the product contains lidocaine, which minimizes pain during the invasion process.
Manufacturer
The patented formula of Juvederm filler for lip augmentation belongs to the American company Allergan.
Production is carried out under strict control, so there is no risk of harmful substances and toxins entering the dermal filler.
Contour correction with Juvederm Ultra 4 filler
Juvederm Ultra 4 is the latest product in the line, successfully solving a number of problems:
- filling deep wrinkles and folds;
- elimination of sagging skin;
- creating volume in the cheekbones and chin;
- lip enlargement;
- oval facelift.
Juvederm Ultra 4 filler has a high degree of homogeneity and optimal viscosity, so it is easy to inject and evenly distributed in the areas to be filled.
Hyaluronic acid as the main component of the drug allows you to solve the double problem of Juvederm contouring. First, face sculpting. Secondly, restoring the water balance of the skin.
A special syringe with an ultra-thin needle is used for injections. The dose of the drug depends on the problem being solved and is determined by the cosmetologist, as well as the injection points (during the procedure, the dose can be adjusted depending on the result). The presence of Lidocaine in the composition makes the procedure painless and comfortable.
The effect of Juvederm contouring is immediately obvious, but the final appearance of the face takes 1-2 weeks.
The stability of the result is on average 1 year.
Indications for use
The target area for correction is lips.
The drug allows you to give them volume, eliminate asymmetrical features, smooth out the skin and provide deep hydration. Sometimes cosmetologists use the Juvederm Smile series to replenish the subcutaneous space in the cheekbones, chin and cheeks.
Cosmetic procedures using this filler are permitted from the age of 18.
The result becomes noticeable after the first session, but in some cases (not applicable to lip modeling) 2-3 sessions are performed. The volume lasts quite a long time - up to 6 months.
Among the main indications for injections are:
- drooping corners of the mouth;
- asymmetrical features;
- blurred lip contour;
- insufficient volume;
- wrinkles and skin creases in the perioral area.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
Getting rid of asymmetry in the corners of the mouth through the use of filler has a short-term effect, especially if the disease is caused by a neurological pathology. You should undergo an examination and consult a neurologist to avoid disappointment from the manipulation.
Advantages
The global cosmeceuticals market offers many specialized drugs, but the Juvederm Ultra Smile filler has significant advantages. Among them:
- short rehabilitation period and minimal risk of side effects;
- painlessness of the procedure due to the anesthetic included in the composition;
- natural result without a pronounced unrealistic lip contour;
- achieving the goal in one session;
- long period of volume preservation due to reduced biodegradation of the main component in the intercellular space;
- rejuvenation of the skin and improvement of their general condition.
Review of Juvederm drugs (Juvederm)
Several types of injections are produced under the JUVEDERM brand, which are designed to achieve a specific cosmetic effect. Conventionally, all substances can be divided into two large groups, described below.
Ultra Series
This is a line of drugs that are used to correct certain areas of the patient’s face. In addition to hyaluronic acid of varying densities, the injection gel includes a special component that prevents the drug from spreading under the skin after use. In addition, one of the components is lidocaine, which reduces discomfort when performing a cosmetic procedure.
The line includes the following drugs:
- Ultra 2 – used to correct fine wrinkles on the skin of the face. Allows you to give the skin elasticity and correct contours. Used for modeling lips. The effect lasts up to 10 months.
- Ultra 3 is a dense gel that can be used to correct significant irregularities on the forehead, around the nose and lips, and on the cheekbones. Compensates for the lack of soft tissue in the chin area. The achieved effect lasts up to a year.
- Ultra 4 is the densest gel with which the oval and contours of the face are modeled. Allows correction of lips and cheekbones. It is injected deep under the skin and retains its effect for up to a year.
- Ultra Smile is a special drug that increases the volume of the lips and corrects their shape. The effect lasts from 10 to 12 months.
VyCross Series
The injections included in this line allow you to achieve a longer-lasting effect during correction. The presence of lidocaine in the composition makes it possible to reduce discomfort during injections.
The following types are used for cosmetic procedures:
- Voluma - creates volume in areas of the face where there is a lack of soft tissue. After the procedure, the achieved effect lasts for one and a half years.
- Volift is a cosmetic gel that can be used to model the volume and shape of the middle and lower part of the face. Allows you to get rid of small and large skin defects, correct lips, remove nasolabial folds. Valid for 15 months.
- Volift Retouch is a hyaluronic filler intended for repeated/additional correction of the oval of the face, lips, to eliminate wrinkles, furrows and nasolabial folds. The duration of action is also up to 15 months.
- Volbella is a specialized gel for getting rid of fine wrinkles on the upper part of the face with delicate and thin skin. Allows you to get rid of skin defects around the eyes and correct the shape of your lips. Remains valid for a year.
- Volite is a highly plastic injection drug that combines the effect of filler and revitalizant, replenishes the lack of fluid in skin cells, and creates a lifting effect. Used to reinforce the face. The effect after injection appears as quickly as possible and lasts up to 9 months.
In addition to the above-mentioned Juvederm product lines, there is also a biorevitalizant:
- Hydrate - eliminates age-related skin changes thanks to mannitol. The drug removes toxic substances from cells, deeply moisturizes the skin and restores the lack of hyaluronic acid. Eliminates pronounced wrinkles and gives the skin a youthful appearance.
Purchasing the drug
The filler is available in the form of two syringes with a volume of 0.55 ml each. The average cost of a package fluctuates around 7,500 rubles.
Juvederm smile is widely in demand, so there is a possibility of buying a fake.
You should be wary of a price that is too low or a huge discount. Even if it is original, it may have been stored or transported incorrectly.
The best option is to purchase the product on the manufacturer’s official website, but they need to provide a diploma to confirm their medical education.
Therefore, the second option is to buy a certified drug with all accompanying documents through official distributors. They are:
- A410;
- Archimedes;
- Pharmservice;
- Irwin 2;
- Pharmaceutical kit;
- FC Pulse;
- Adonis Esthetician;
- Mega pharma.
Contraindications
The occurrence of side effects is minimized. But they can appear in the presence of certain contraindications, which are identified at an appointment with a cosmetologist and are considered by a specialist on an individual basis.
Restrictions for carrying out invasion:
- the presence of another dermal filler in the correction area;
- autoimmune diseases;
- individual intolerance to the component composition, which may result in allergic manifestations and anaphylactic shock;
- streptococcal infections (rheumatism, sore throat, etc.);
- taking anticoagulants (they thin the blood, so the risk of bruising increases);
- the client is undergoing therapy with drugs that inhibit liver metabolism, such as beta blockers and simethidine;
- pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- psychosomatic disorders;
- oncology;
- pregnancy;
- epilepsy;
- tendency to form atrophied scars;
- lactation;
- minority;
- inflammatory processes in the area of correction;
- critical days;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
Almost every manufacturer of cosmetic correction products includes “critical days” or “menstruation” in the list of contraindications. This is a completely reasonable requirement. The fact is that any planned surgical interventions are recommended to be done in the first phase of the cycle, but not during menstruation, but on 1-5 “dry days”. At this time, the woman’s hormonal background is tuned to regeneration; in the second half of the cycle, healing is sluggish, because all body tissues are filled with fluid, blood flow in the capillaries is reduced to a minimum. A woman is in the same state during “critical days” and pregnancy.
Necessary recommendations
Women decide to undergo anti-aging procedures with some apprehension, but always hope for a positive, or even better, stunning result.
In order for the real effect to justify all your aspirations and wishes, you need to remember some precautions. You should definitely take into account the list of contraindications and refuse the procedure during the following periods:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- presence of inflammatory processes in the area of filler injection;
- emergence of infectious diseases.
Besides:
- An important contraindication is the patient having problems with blood clotting.
- Several weeks before the procedure, you must stop taking blood thinning medications that can lead to increased bleeding or bruising.
- You need to make sure that you are not allergic to the components of the drug, including lidocaine or mannitol.
- After the procedure, the area where the filler was introduced should not be exposed to sunlight or high temperatures.
- In the first days, you should try not to strain the muscles on your face. Any touching of the face or massage are also contraindicated.
Following these basic rules will help you get lasting results without any complications.
Precautionary measures
The result of the procedure depends not only on the quality of the filler. The qualifications of the specialist also play an important role. Only a certified cosmetologist will be able to identify a complete picture of the client’s health condition and correctly perform the plastic surgery itself.
In most cases, complications arise in the presence of contraindications, due to medical error or due to the incompatibility of hyaluron with benzalkonium chloride, which is used in some clinics for processing instruments.
Possible side effects after Ultra Smile invasion:
- bruises in places where the skin is punctured;
- allergy;
- granulomas;
- abscess;
- soft tissue necrosis;
- changing skin tone to lighter or darker;
- inflammatory processes (erythema, swelling, redness);
- soreness;
- hematomas;
- seals and nodules at the point where the needle enters.
During the first few days, redness and swelling are normal; everything goes away on its own, without additional therapy.
If symptoms intensify or persist for a long time, you should consult a specialist as soon as possible.
Possible side effects
Lip augmentation is a fairly simple procedure, however, as reviews indicate, quite often it is accompanied by various complications. Most often, after the introduction of the corrector, its uneven distribution may be observed, which, in turn, leads to the formation of an unnatural shape of the treated area. Among other things, side effects include bruising and bruising, an allergic reaction in the form of a rash and itching, mild pain, swelling, induration, red dots from the syringe at the injection site.
To reduce the risk of complications, it is necessary to follow a number of simple safety rules. As a rule, the specialist always warns about them at the consultation stage, but many patients prefer to safely forget about them. Reviews from real people confirm that this can indeed lead to additional complications. So you shouldn't:
- use decorative and cosmetics for skin care on the first day after using filler (in particular, lipstick or lip gloss);
- sunbathe under the natural sun or in a solarium;
- visit steam rooms, saunas, baths, expose your skin to high or extremely low temperatures;
- carry out aggressive cosmetic procedures immediately after the introduction of the corrector (peelings, additional injections);
- In the first few days after the injection, do an independent massage of the problem area.
Reviews from many women contain information about possible side effects. Remember, the body's reaction can be unpredictable. If you experience discomfort within one week, be sure to consult a specialist for help. But most often, side effects disappear within 4–5 days after the filler is administered.
Juvederm Ultra Smile increases lip volume, creates symmetry and balance
Description of the procedure
The drug is injected into the mucous membrane of the lips or directly into the subcutaneous space.
The procedure must be carried out by a cosmetologist. Doing this at home is strictly prohibited.
In the process, special plastic needles are used, which are inserted to the required depth. The cosmetologist chooses the technique based on the task at hand and individual characteristics.
Preparation
Another decisive factor for achieving the desired result is preparing the body for the upcoming procedure. A picture of the client’s health is also compiled to identify limitations.
In the next few weeks it is prohibited:
- drinking alcohol;
- eat excessively salty or fatty foods;
- smoke;
- visit the solarium;
- exercise.
Administration techniques
According to the instructions, filler can be administered in several ways.
- Fan technique . One of the varieties of linear. The needle is immersed completely into the skin, the drug is introduced as the instrument is withdrawn in a continuous line. They also make several injections inside the epidermis at an angle (no more than 45 degrees). As a result, the subcutaneous pattern resembles a fan.
- Net . The principle is the same as the previous method. However, a series of punctures are made through which the lines of dermal filler are placed perpendicularly.
- Point by point . The essence of the technique is a series of injections. The gel is administered in small portions through punctures, each of them is made close to the previous one.
Stages
- Makeup remover Thorough treatment of the surface of the corrected area with a disinfectant.
- Opening the package, checking the expiration dates and integrity of the bottle. Reusing the drug is strictly prohibited, as is additional sterilization.
- Installing a needle on a syringe.
- Slow introduction of filler according to the indicated scheme.
- Antiseptic treatment.
- Light massage to evenly distribute the dermal gel.
The whole process takes no more than 20 minutes.
Photos before and after
Healing period
To speed up the process of skin restoration, it is recommended to adhere to a number of rules:
- do not use decorative cosmetics for the first 12 hours after the invasion;
- You can’t sunbathe or go to the solarium;
- do not stay outside for a long time at sub-zero temperatures;
- do not visit the sauna, steam bath or swimming pool for the next 14 days;
- give up physical activity.
- do not smoke, do not drink alcohol and strong coffee.
- do not touch the affected area for the first couple of days.
It is permissible to use anti-inflammatory ointments and compresses, but only in consultation with a cosmetologist.
The difference between juvederm smile and princess filler
Princess filler and Juvederm ultra smile are often compared. These are the two most popular drugs for lip augmentation.
Both products contain hyaluronic acid of identical origin, which indicates their safety and high efficiency.
Juvederm loses a little due to the presence of mannitol, which can cause allergic reactions. However, in its favor, one can emphasize the painlessness of the session due to the lidocaine content.
Princess infestation requires additional treatment with anesthetic cream.
Main characteristics and scope of application
The group of hyaluronic fillers also includes Juvederm preparations. They contain a high concentration of HA and are used when necessary to obtain the most noticeable effect . The manufacturer of these products is the well-known American company Allergan. Fillers are available in the form of gels packaged in disposable syringes.
Juvederm fillers have a high degree of safety because they contain hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin, produced using biosynthesis . They do not contain any additional inclusions. Thus, when using the drug, there is practically no rejection or allergic reaction.
The scope of application of the Juvederm filler line is quite wide:
- elimination of wrinkles and folds;
- correction of lip contour, increasing their volume;
- giving additional volume;
- correction of facial asymmetry;
- modeling and restoration of facial contours.
Juvederm products have a minimum of contraindications and side effects characteristic of all types of hyaluronic fillers.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Juvederm Ultra Smile is one of the flagships of injection cosmetology. Many experts note its effectiveness and natural results. However, we should not forget about the individual characteristics of each.
Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):
A very good product, easy to work with, the results are always natural. Of course, it is not suitable for radical lip augmentation; you should take a denser product from this line. The goal of Juvederm Smile is natural moisturized lips.
Prices
The cost is calculated based on the price of the selected filler and its quantity required to achieve the desired effect. Approximate prices for products:
- Juvederm 18 (Juvederm 18) – 0.6 ml – 9 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm 24 (Juvederm 24) – 08, ml – 10 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm 30 (Juvederm 30) – 0.8 ml – 11 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm HV (Juvederm HV) – 1.0 ml – 11 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm 24 HV (Juvederm 24 HV) – 1.0 ml – 11 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm 30 HV (Juvederm 30 HV) – 1.0 ml – 12 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Ultra 2 (Juvederm Ultra 2) – 1.0 ml – 12 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Ultra 3 (Juvederm Ultra 3) – 1.0 ml – 18 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Ultra 4 (Juvederm Ultra 4) – 1.0 ml – 19 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Ultra Smile – 0.5 ml – 12 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Voluma – 2.0 ml – 38 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Hydrate – 1.0 ml – 14 thousand rubles.
- Juvederm Volbella – 1 ml – 19 thousand rubles.
The rather high price is compensated by remarkable results. Juvederm fillers are elite products that can significantly improve your appearance and restore youth and beauty to your skin.