Juvéderm® Ultra

Juvéderm® Ultra is a long-lasting dermal filler that helps reduce the signs of aging by adding volume to targeted areas. Juvéderm® Ultra is made from hyaluronic acid (commonly known as HA). Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring substance in the body that holds and attracts water to help keep the skin plump and hydrated. Because hyaluronic acid is a natural component of your own body, the results when using hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvéderm® Ultra can be incredibly natural. Juvéderm® Ultra is designed to soften moderate-to-severe lines and wrinkles, while also lifting and contouring the face.

Procedure

Hyaluronic acid fillers, also called dermal fillers, are used to plump up wrinkles, smooth lines, and fill facial folds. HA fillers add volume to correct and improve facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds (the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth), and marionette lines (the lines from the corners of the mouth down towards the jawline). Dermal fillers can also volumize the lips, contour the chin and nose, or plump up sunken cheeks and temples for a fuller, youthful-looking appearance.

Dermal fillers in NYC such as Juvéderm® Ultra can add to features that look flat or sunken in, such as the cheeks, temples, tear troughs, under eye hollows, jawline, and lips. Thicker hyaluronic acid fillers are gels that are most appropriate for building volume in the cheeks and can be used during liquid rhinoplasty. Less dense fillers work well for wrinkles in the delicate eye area or on lines around the upper lip. Juvéderm® Ultra contains a non-animal hyaluronic acid filler derived from a naturally-occurring substance found in the skin. Juvéderm® Ultra also contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic to provide more comfort both during and after the injection.

Benefits

Safety

Juvéderm® Ultra is FDA-approved and safe for use. You should not receive Juvéderm® products if you’re allergic or have a sensitivity to hyaluronic acid or lidocaine. Patients with severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis or the presence of multiple allergies should not receive Juvéderm®. Juvéderm® Ultra should not be administered directly after laser treatment, deep chemical peeling, or dermabrasion. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to become pregnant, you should speak with your doctor before undergoing treatment with Juvéderm® or any other dermal fillers. If you’ve ever had an allergic reaction to any type of dermal filler, you should share this with your doctor. Anyone who has recently used blood thinners or has a bleeding disorder should avoid dermal fillers.

When considering opting for Juvéderm® Ultra, it is important to choose a doctor that is highly experienced in injecting dermal fillers. At Dermatology, Laser & Surgery of Carnegie Hill, our board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants have extensive experience administering Juvéderm® Ultra injections. The placement of your Juvéderm® Ultra injections is important, as precise placement is necessary to avoid side effects. Our doctors specialize in Juvéderm® Ultra treatments. A certified provider can advise you on your treatment and help determine if Juvéderm® Ultra is right for you.

Results

Depending on the treatment area and patient goals, Juvéderm® Ultra injections can take anywhere from 15-40 minutes to inject. A topical anesthetic is applied to minimize patient discomfort, making the treatment fast and virtually painless. Although all patients react differently to dermal fillers in NYC, the effects of Juvéderm® Ultra are usually seen immediately with results continuing over the following weeks.

One syringe of Juvéderm® Ultra should last from four to six months, depending on how fast the metabolism in your body breaks down the hyaluronic acid. One to two treatments per year can help to maintain your Juvéderm® Ultra results. Over time, you may need less frequent visits and smaller doses thanks to the long-term benefits of continuous correction (as new collagen generates from the Juvéderm® Ultra treatment).

Recovery

Juvéderm® Ultra is a non-invasive procedure that does not require extensive downtime. Following Juvéderm® Ultra, some patients may experience temporary redness, tenderness, swelling, or bruising surrounding the injection sites. In rare cases, small bumps may appear under the skin at the injection sites. However, these symptoms will subside in the days directly following your Juvéderm® Ultra procedure.

To maximize the results of the Juvéderm® Ultra, it is recommended that patients follow their aftercare instructions. For the first 24 hours following the procedure, patients should avoid intense exercise, heat and sun exposure, alcohol, excess salt, aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and lying flat. By following these recommendations, patients can prevent any additional side effects, as well as ensure their Juvéderm® Ultra does not migrate to other areas of the face.

Contact

The doctors and staff at Dermatology, Laser & Surgery of Carnegie Hill would be happy to discuss medical dermatology treatments in more detail. Please give us a call at (646) 661-6131 or request an appointment online for a personal consultation at our New York offices.