JUVEDERM is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Injecting Juvederm under the skin instantly restores your skin’s volume and smoothes 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). The injection process takes only about 15 minutes and results are immediate. Plus, there’s minimal recovery or downtime. So you can step into the doctor’s office for treatment and step right back into your life.

• Juvederm is FDA-approved.
• Juvederm is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Juvederm do?

Juvederm injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.

What is Juvederm indicated for?

Juvederm gel is 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 you mouth, aka smile lines or parentheses).

What makes Juvederm different from other dermal fillers?

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler which is FDA approved. Hyaluronic acid 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, Juvederm is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in persons of color.

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 Juvederm injectable gel used in treatment?

Your doctor eases Juvederm injectable gel 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). Juvederm temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.

Is treatment with Juvederm injectable gel painful?

Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of Juvederm allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly. And, Juvederm is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Your doctor may choose to numb the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.

How long does treatment usually take?

The injection process takes only about 15 minutes. You will also need to allow time to consult with your doctor prior to treatment.

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?

Patients typically experience lasting results for up to 12 months.

What are the possible side effects of Juvederm injectable gel?

Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short (lasting 7 days or less). The most common side effects include redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.

Can people with different skin tones/colors be treated with Juvederm?

Yes. In fact, Juvederm injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has proven its safety and effectiveness in persons of color. Studies with Juvederm showed no increased risk of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.