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Juvederm

What it is: A dermal filler (cosmetic injection) FDA approved for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid gel and is available in various formulations, including Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus.

Juvederm injections are absorbed by the body over time but results may last up to one year.  Juvederm products are manufactured by Allergan, the same pharmaceutical company behind Botox Cosmetic.

What it addresses:

- Thin lips
- Hollow cheeks and under-eyes
- Facial wrinkles and folds
- Some nose irregularities
- Acne scars and skin depressions

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Is Juvederm effective in getting rid of dark circles?

I recently observed juvederm being administered to treat sunken eyes. What product works best and what technique , quantity would you use for arcus marginalis and nasojugal fold? what technique is best?

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Asked by: belroche
new york

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August 18, 2008

Juvederm is great for sunken eyes

D.J. Verret, MD
D.J. Verret, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by D.J. Verret, MD

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 give a very natural and youthful appearance.

The amount of injection needed will vary based on the areas to be injected, but generally one syringe will suffice for both lower eyelids.

The technique for injection in the orbital rim area relies on a deeper injection than the technique for the nasolabial folds area. A find should be kept on the orbital rim during injection to ensure that no product is injected into the orbit itself.

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August 18, 2008

Juvederm for sunken eyes and dark circles

Stella Desyatnikova, MD
Stella Desyatnikova, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon

Juvederm injections can be a great option in improving the appearance of sunken eyes and dark circles. We use a combination of different level injections - deep, and superficial. The amount varies, based on the patient, but rarely do we have to use more than 0.5 cc. The product has to be placed precisely, so usually no massaging or pushing the product around is required after injection.

Juvederm is a great product for this application, and so is Restylane. I wouldn't use anything else in the delicate eye area.

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