Juvederm XC®
Juvederm XC® treatment areas include the (1) Marionette Lines (2) Mouth Corner Lines (3) Smile Lines (4) Vertical Lip Lines.
What is Juvederm®?
Juvederm® is a colorless injectable gel and the only FDA approved non-surgical Hyaluronic Acid (HA) which immediately smoothes moderate to severe wrinkles. The purpose of the Hyaluronic Acid is to give your skin nutrients and also hydrates it by holding in the natural water in your skin. It is manufactured with HYLACROSS technology, which creates a smooth-consistency gel that flows easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. Juvederm® also contains Lidocaine to reduce the pain that deals with the Injections into the dermis. Juvederm® adds volume to the skin areas where collagen and natural occurring Hyaluronic Acid decreases over time.
Advantages of Using Juvederm XC®
- Most patients need one treatment to achieve the best results of wrinkle smoothing.
- Contains Lidocaine a local Anesthetic that in a small quantity is fused with the injectable gel
- Juvederm has been securely and successfully administered at our center to thousands of patients safely and it leaves a nice natural feel to the skin including the lips
- There is also a solution to reverse the effects if too much was given to get rid of any excess
- Juvederm® uses Hylacross™ technology to deliver a high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid
Duration of Juvederm XC®
- With an ideal treatment the improvement usually lasts up to 1 year.
Juvederm Before & After Photo Gallery
Before Using Juvederm®
Deep folds in Smile Lines and Marionette Lines
After Using Juvederm®
Smile Line Folds are less noticeable and Marionette Lines are gone
Before Using Juvederm®
She has Clear wrinkles in the corner of her mouth, deep smile lines and Vertical Lines
After Using Juvederm®
Less Mouth Corner Wrinkles and Smile Lines and Vertical Lip Lines are smoothed out
Before Using Juvederm®
Her Marionette Lines and Smile Lines were Noticeable
After Using Juvederm®
Marionette Lines are gone and Smile Lines are not Visible
Frequently Asked Questions
Discuss your expectations with our Doctors so we can assist you the best way possible. You need to let us know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have some medical history of excessive scarring. You need to speak to our Doctors about any medication you are taking that can give you persistent bleeding (i.e. aspirin, ibuprofen). Let us know about any allergies you have that may give you a reaction to Lidocaine.
The procedure usually lasts around 15-20 Minutes. The downtime for Juvederm XC is minimum and you can return to work and other normal activities the very same day. There is a slight possibility of swelling and bruising for a few days after your treatment.
Side effects are mild to moderate and can last 7 days or less. Side effects may include redness, slight pain, firmness, swelling, bruising, and itching in the injection site.
You should see the results immediately following the injection.
Juvederm XC is administered to people over 21 to aid with volume loss related to aging. If you want to have a more youthful contour. Have a conversation with our Doctor about your medical history and any medications you are taking to see if Juvederm XC is right for you.