Questions About Juvederm ®

Fairfield County : Norwalk and Surrounding Areas

Juvederm ® is a dermal filler used in various cosmetic treatments to improve depressions in the face caused my smile lines, facial creases, wrinkles and scars. Juvederm ® is just one of the facial treatments performed at his Greenwich, Connecticut plastic surgery practice. Some of the questions patients ask about Juvederm ® include:

What is Juvederm ®?

Juvederm ® is a non-animal based, sterile cosmetic filler made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance within skin. Juvederm® is created by the same makers of BOTOX ® and is used as a soft tissue filler. Over time, the skin loses its natural full appearance; with a series of small injections, Juvederm ® rejuvenates the skin and so it looks younger and fuller.

What areas of the face can be treated with Juvederm ®?

Juvederm ® can be used for a wide variety of different facial procedures. Not only can Juvederm ® smooth out wrinkles, it can also enhance the appearance of lips and other facial contours. Some of the most common areas of the face treated with Juvederm ® are:

• Lips
• Jawline
• “Sunken” Eyes
• Marionette Lines
• Nasolabial Folds

Will I be allergic to Juvederm®?

It is very uncommon for anyone to be allergic to Juvederm® because it is made out of a sterile form of hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally within the body. Since Juvederm ® is not made out of a completely foreign substance, the body rarely rejects it. If you are still unsure if Juvederm® is right for you, one of the other facial fillers available at Dr. Rick Rosen’s Connecticut cosmetic surgery practice like Restylane or Radiesse.

How long will my Juvederm ® results last?

One of the aspects of Juvederm ® that many patients love is the fact that it is not permanent. Unlike cosmetic surgery procedure like Rhinoplasty, Facial Implants, or Facelifts, Juvederm ® is completed quickly, with little or no recovery time. For most people, the Juvederm ® injections are absorbed naturally into the body with no side effects over the course of a few months. Some people still benefit from Juvederm ® results up to a year after their injections.