What is JUVÉDERM™?
What does JUVÉDERM™ do?
What is JUVÉDERM™ indicated for?
Why does JUVÉDERM™ come in two formulations?
What makes JUVÉDERM™ different from other dermal fillers?
How is JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel different from BOTOX® Cosmetic?
What is hyaluronic acid?
How is JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel used in treatment?
Is treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel painful?
How long does treatment usually take?
Does the correction last forever?
How long do results last?
Are there any side-effects?

What is JUVÉDERM™?
Juvéderm™ is the only hyaluronic acid (HA)A filller with FDA approval to last up to one year.* Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a “next-generation” smooth consistency gel dermal filler that helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth). Juvéderm™ comes in two formulations—Juvéderm™ Ultra and Juvéderm™ Ultra Plus. *Juvéderm™ is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).

What does JUVÉDERM™ do?
Juvéderm™ injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.

What is JUVÉDERM™ indicated for?
Juvéderm™ Ultra and Juvéderm™ Ultra Plus injectable gels are indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis (below the outer layer of skin) for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases running from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth, aka smile lines or parentheses).   Dr. Carr only injects Juvederm™ in the nasolabial folds and lips.  Dr. Carr uses other collagen fillers for the glabella region.

Why does JUVÉDERM™ come in two formulations?
Juvéderm™ injectable gel is available in two formulations thus allowing Dr. Carr to tailor treatments to your unique needs.

• Juvéderm™ Ultra provides versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds.
• Juvéderm™ Ultra Plus is a more robust formulation for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles.

What makes JUVÉDERM™ different from other dermal fillers?
JUVÉDERM™ is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.* Allergan’s unique manufacturing process provides a high concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid for long-lasting results. It also works to create a smooth consistency gel that flows easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. All other hyaluronic acid dermal fillers currently on the market are made of granular consistency gels.  And, Juvéderm™ is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in persons of color.

*Juvéderm™ is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).

How is JUVÉDERM™ injectable  gel different from BOTOX® Cosmetic?
Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a “next-generation” hyaluronic acid dermal filler that provides volume and is used to treat wrinkles and folds resulting from a loss of volume beneath the surface of the skin such as perioral lines and nasolabial folds (lines around your mouth and nose). Juvéderm™ restores your skin's volume for a smooth, natural look and feel. BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a filler. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes muscle activity and is used to treat moderate to severe lines caused by the dominant frown muscles between the eyebrows (the glabellar area).  BOTOX ® temporarily diminishes lines for a smoother appearance.

What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in all mammals that helps to hydrate and add volume to your skin. In addition to its use as an aesthetic treatment, hyaluronic acid has also been used for more than 20 years for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement as well as for eye surgeries and wound repair.

How is JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel used in treatment?
Juvéderm™ injectable gel is injected into the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in and augment the treatment area and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds) and “marionette lines” (oral commissures). Juvéderm™ temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.

Is treatment with JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel painful?
Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of Juvéderm™ allows for easier administration.  To further minimize discomfort, treatment areas will be anesthetized.

How long does treatment usually take?
The injection process takes only about 15 minutes.

Does the correction last forever?
No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal corrections.

How long do results last?
JUVÉDERM™ is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.*

***1 year for nasolibial folds and marionette lines***
***Approximately 6 months for lip augmentation***

Are there any side-effects ?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting 10 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injections site reactions such as:

• Redness
• Pain/tenderness
• Firmness
• Swelling
• Lumps/bumps
• Bruising
• Itching and discoloration

As with all skin injection procedures there is a risk of infection.