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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Is Juvederm better than Restylane?
The jury is still out, but it is possible that Juvederm does, in fact, last a few months longer than Restylane in some, not all, patients. I have seen the reverse as well.
I am in the midst of a one year test checking the longevity of Restylane... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Is Juvederm effective in getting rid of dark circles?
Juvederm is great for treating some patients with sunken-appearing eyes. It should not be placed inside of the bone of the orbit, the orbital rim. For some patients with nasojugal folds or tear trough deformities, filling in those depressions can... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Smoker's lines - Should I use Juvederm and Botox in combination?
Botox and Juvederm are an option for lines around the lips. The Botox can be used to help relax the lines and the Juvederm can be used to fill them in.
When using Botox around the lips, great care must be taken, as drooling and difficulty... more
| Mary Lupo, MD |  |
Where or what does Juvederm come from?
Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus are non-animal derived hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Juvederm is produced from bacterial fermentation. Hyaluronic acid is identical across species, so no HA filler requires skin testing for allergy.... more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Lip augmentation - How painful are Juvederm lip injections?
There are many techniques which can be used to lessen the discomfort associated with Juvederm injections in any part of the face. Ice, topical numbing creams, and distractors (such as vibrating devices or pinching) can often help to minimize the... more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
Juvederm - What technique should I use to massage Juvederm into place?
Juvederm really shouldn't need to be massaged at home. . .but if you must. . .remember to be very gentle, massage three times a day (don't feel like you need to keep playing with it all day) for three days and you should be fine.
As with any... more
| Alexander Rivkin, M.D. |  |
Juvederm - Will side effects cause permanent damage to my eyes?
Juvederm injection into the tear trough region is a very effective treatment to fill in the hollows and reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. However, Juvederm absorbs water and there is alot of water in the tear trough region.... more
| Dr. Payman Simoni |  |
Juvederm injections - could my neurological disease affect the results?
Juvaderm acts very different than Botox. It is merely a filler. The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm simply supplements the body's age-depleted hyaluronic acid to plump-up the wrinkle. In contrast, Botox causes muscle relaxation. more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Who can give Juvederm injections? What licensure is needed?
Who can legally inject juvederm from state to state varies. Generally, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners aer licensed to perform juvederm. In some states, registered nurses can as well. If you go to a... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
How much does Juvederm cost?
The cost of the Juvederm varies on the region and how many syringes used. We charge $650 for Juvederm or $1000 if combined with Botox.
More important than cost is the experience and expertise of the injector. more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
What's the difference between necrosis and hematoma after Juvederm lip injections?
It sounds to me like you got a bruise. If the needle cuts a small blood vessel, it will bleed under the skin causing the swelling and dark discoloration. This almost always resolves with no treatment.
If the area being injected turned white or... more
| Fred Suess, M.D. |  |
How is Juvederm injected best for under the eyes?
Juvederm is best injected very carefully and conservatively when used under the eyes. It is best not to inject too more
| D.J. Verret, MD | |
Will Juvederm bruise my face?
Unfortunately, any time you get injections under the skin you have the possibility of bruising. By inserting a needle under the skin, small blood vessels can be broken, which cause bruising.
In my practice, I've taken to mixing lidocaine with... more
| Joel Caschette, MD |  |
How common are bumps around the mouth area with Juvederm?
Hi Lori-
According to your question, today (July 5, 2008) is 4 days after your injection. During the first 10 days time, I always tell patients to expect:
Bruising, which may be uneven on one side, can cause sore, soft bumps, and make... more
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