Juvederm
Juvederm® - Juvederm®, the newest hyaluronic acid filler approved by the FDA, is derived from a natural substance which is found throughout the human body. Since it is so similar to your own tissue, there is no need for a sensitivity test.
The treatment helps to 'fill out' and smooth away lines or wrinkles, acne scars and enhance the lip size and shape. Results are immediate with minimal recovery time.
Juvederm is quite similar to Restylane but has some differences in the structure of the product. Juvederm comes in three "formulas" so it has the capacity to handle tiny lines as well as deep folds. Dr. Fitzgerald will choose the perfect formula (or combination of formulas) that best fit your skin's correction needs.
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What areas will Juvederm improve?
- Lip borders, vertical lip lines and wrinkles
- Superficial forehead lines and crow's feet
- Thinning lips (for increased volume - sometimes referred to as lip augmentation)
- Deep folds on the sides of the mouth - nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
Juvederm 2 Syringes per side - Nasolabial/Marionettes/Chin
Pre-Treatment Tips
- Aspirin
- Pain Relievers (Tylenol okay)
- Coumadin (get primary physician approval first)
- Fish oil
- Glucosamine
- Ginko Biloba
- Vitamin E
- Exotic or Herbal Supplements
- Have you ever had a cold sore? If so, please call our office and we will write you a prescription for Valtrex (an anti-viral)
After The Treatment
- Note: no alcohol for 24 hours after treatment
- No increased blood pressure (i.e. sauna, hot tub, exercise, cardio) for 4 hours post treatment (Helps prevent bruising)
- It is recommended that make up not be applied until 1 hour after treatment to allow the skin to breathe
- Avoid excessive facial expressions and strenuous exercise for 4 hours after your treatment. (This helps the product to "settle" without disturbing the location where it was injected.)
- Do not rub or massage the area for 24 hours.
- Redness and swelling may last for 1-2 days
- There is a risk of bruising which is only temporary and can be covered up with make-up.
- Juvéderm® provides effect for an average of 6-9 months. This effect varies depending on the type of skin, areas, and amounts injected. A follow up procedure 2-4 weeks after the initial treatment helps to lengthen the duration and optimize the results.
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What about using Juvederm with Botox®?
Botox® is proving to be an ideal partner treatment with fillers. By using Botox along with your wrinkle fillers, they'll both last longer. It appears that by minimizing muscle contraction with Botox, the effects from your filler injections last longer. Dr. Fitzgerald finds that many patients can stretch out the time between treatments.
What if I need something more?
Some deeper creases, whether genetic and caused by aging - particularly deep nasolabial folds - are well-corrected by Radiesse. Radiesse has been shown to last up to 18 and 24 months.
When facial deflation or the natural loss of bone support that comes with aging is a problem, then Dr. Fitzgerald may recommend Sculptra. Sculptra revolumizes areas that have had fat loss and/or bone resorption.
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Call our conveniently located Larchmont Avenue office in Los Angeles to book your complimentary comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Fitzgerald. (323) 464-8046
Patient Comment - "I wouldn't trust my face to anyone else. Dr. Fitzgerald has the talent that makes everyone look completely natural. I've referred 10 of my friends and I'll be referring more." Gwenivere Snyder, Los Angeles - Actress
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