Juvederm

     Juvederm Ultra(tm) and Juvederm Ultra Plus(tm) are two forms of dermal filler that are available today to treat wrinkles. These products now can be obtained with an anesthetic included to make the treatment very tolerable.  Both of these products are injected into the mid to deep dermis and provide a temporary volume replacement.   The difference between the two products is that the Ultra Plus is a thicker form of the filler.  It is more analogous to Perlane(tm) in the Restylane(tm) line of dermal filler products, but made by a different manufacturer.

     These fillers are very similar to each other.  They are gels and made from hyaluronic acid.  Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our skin and therefore allergies to it are very uncommon.  Unlike Zyderm(tm), which is a collagen filler, Juvederm(tm) does not require skin testing prior to usage.

     Because it is a temporary filler, if one is unhappy about the appearance of a treatment, it will improve with time.  Additionally, your dermatologist can inject a medication called hyaluronidase to melt away Juvederm more rapidly if you are unhappy with the way it appears.

     The difference between Juvederm and Restylane is a matter of personal choice and great results can be gotten with both products in the face or around the lips.

     If you would like to discuss how these filler products can help you, schedule a consultation!