Juvederm Voluma is an injectable filler that is used to replenish facial volume (cheekbones, cheeks, lips) and reduce signs of aging, including wrinkles. Thanks to the drug, cosmetologists are able to restore the patient’s facial contour, making it look younger and more attractive.
The picture shows Juvederm filler in its original packaging.
The main active component of the Juvederm line is hyaluronic acid (the so-called “hyaluronic acid”).
Juvederm. Description and composition of the drug
Juvederm is a dermal filler in the form of a transparent gel, developed by Allergan (USA-France). The main active ingredient is concentrated synthesized hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin with an active moisturizing, regenerating, stimulating effect. In its biochemical composition and structure, it is identical to that found in the human body. That is why the drug is completely safe, does not cause allergic reactions, and is excreted without harm to the kidneys.
Juvederm fillers help retain a significant amount of water molecules in each skin cell, which ensures rapid restoration of the natural elasticity and firmness of tissues, preservation of shape and volume, accelerates the delivery of nutrients and the elimination of breakdown products.
An important auxiliary component is lidocaine, a powerful pain reliever. Thanks to it, when performing lip augmentation with Juvederm and other procedures, additional local anesthesia is not required, which often causes temporary deformation of soft tissues and complicates the work of a cosmetologist. A stabilizing phosphate buffer helps to distribute the substance evenly, even in areas with increased facial activity.
Product overview
Each filler in the Juvederm collection is a pyrogen-free dermal gel intended for subdermal injection into the intercellular matrix.
Thanks to the unique formula and density of the fillers, the subcutaneous space is uniformly filled, as a result, the relief of the epidermis is noticeably smoothed.
Compound
The main component of the preparations is hyaluronic acid.
It is obtained through the synthesis of raw materials of non-animal origin, thereby eliminating the risk of an allergic reaction to the liquid implant and its rejection by connective tissue. The composition also includes a phosphate buffer (pH level 7.2), which helps maintain the effect for a long time and protects skin cells from the effects of free radicals. As a result, biological collagen and elastin, the production of which is activated by hyaluronic acid, are not attacked from outside.
An important advantage is that it contains lidocaine, which helps reduce pain during injections. In rare cases, only mild discomfort is felt.
Manufacturers
The manufacturer of Juvederm fillers is the American concern Allergan with a central office in California. This company is a multidisciplinary company and has been producing products in several areas of biomedicine since 1948.
Efficiency
The Juvederm Ultra line is aimed at solving problems in the lips and face.
Main tasks: sculpting and eliminating pronounced relief that appears in connection with age-related deformations.
Additionally, there is a general improvement in the condition of the epidermis due to the ability of hyaluronic acid to normalize hydrobalance at the cellular level. As a result, the skin looks tightened and radiant.
Advantages of the drug
Juvederm is widely used in modern cosmetology and has a lot of positive reviews from experts and clients. The results of its use are noticeable after the first session. And they can be objectively and fully assessed in 2-5 days, when the skin is completely restored. Moreover, the procedure itself takes very little time (no more than half an hour) and does not require complex preparation or long-term rehabilitation.
The Juvederm injection process is painless and safe. The cost of the drug is affordable for any average client, and the effect is in no way inferior to complex, expensive surgical operations that have many complications and limitations.
Juvederm has a wide spectrum of action and not only brings the appearance as close as possible to the desired ideal, but also takes care of the health of the skin at the cellular level.
Application results and reviews
Doctors love Juvederm Hydrate, Juvederm Volift and other types of filler because it has the ability to distribute evenly under the skin after it is injected. As a result, the entire treated area changes equally, which means that the face will be evenly lifted. Juvederm Volift retains its effect for 12 months, which is 2 times longer than its analogues.
Svetlana, 47 years old. I noticed that my face began to gradually change due to the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes. On the advice of a cosmetologist, I decided to use Juvederm filler - and I was right. In just one procedure, the drug helped get rid of unsightly folds and also made my appearance more attractive.
Anna, 56 years old. The deep creases on my forehead and loss of lip contour really detracted from my appearance, so I decided to rejuvenate with several Juvederm fillers. As a result, my face was noticeably transformed, and I became several years younger. At the same time, I did not experience any side effects or complications.
Photos of lips before and after augmentation with Juvederm:
Indications for use
The drug is aimed at correcting aesthetic defects and lip augmentation. When creating its formula, all the features of the delicate perioral zone were taken into account, so that the result was as natural as possible, attractive in appearance and had a positive effect on the overall condition of the skin.
Juvederm injections are recommended for:
- lack of lip volume;
- lack of a clear outline;
- drooping corners of the mouth;
- asymmetry - congenital or acquired as a result of diseases, injuries, age-related changes;
- dehydrated, dry skin;
- purse-string wrinkles around the mouth.
In addition to correcting the volume and shape of the lips, Juvederm fillers are suitable for correcting the cheekbone line, chin, facial contours, eliminating deep nasolabial and glabellar folds, and facial wrinkles.
Contraindications
Like any other drug, Juvederm has certain limitations in use. You should not use it during pregnancy and lactation, in the presence of malignant tumors, acute inflammatory and infectious diseases, exacerbation of chronic ones, individual intolerance to individual components, predisposition to the formation of hypertrophied scars. With caution - in case of increased or decreased blood clotting.
If there are injuries, wounds, scratches, or rashes in the mouth area or other areas where manipulations are planned, you should wait until they are completely healed. You cannot combine Juvederm contouring with laser resurfacing or chemical peeling of the face.
Side effects
Biorevitalization with Juvederm almost always occurs without complications. But in some cases, even an experienced cosmetologist is unable to prevent the occurrence of unexpected reactions of the body. The most common of them is rejection of the injected substance, which is due to the individual intolerance of hyaluronic acid by the body. This pathological phenomenon occurs infrequently and is usually stopped by a doctor without much difficulty.
Other side effects are more likely to occur, but may be less severe. These include:
• swelling (a natural reaction of the skin to a violation of its integrity and stretching of tissues from the inside by a substance, perhaps previously unfamiliar to the body); • hematoma (slight, limited bluing of the skin at the site of a previously performed puncture - a consequence of damage to the capillaries localized inside the epithelium by the syringe needle); • soreness; • slight redness; • swelling around the eyes; • lack of natural skin pigmentation at the needle puncture sites.
It should be noted that the procedure with Juvederm excludes the possibility of developing suppuration at the injection site, increasing body temperature, and limiting the mobility of the affected area. Each of these phenomena requires an immediate visit to a cosmetologist and the adoption of therapeutic measures.
Juvederm family of drugs
Today, there are several types of Juvederm preparations. The most widely popular among them remains the Ultra line:
- Juvederm Ultra 3. Suitable for smoothing wrinkles in the cheekbones, nose and lips. With its help you can compensate for the lack of soft tissue on the chin. Injected into the upper and middle layers of the skin. Has medium viscosity. The effect lasts for a year;
- Juvederm Ultra Smile. Designed specifically for lip augmentation and correction of their shape. A repeat procedure is required no earlier than after 6-12 months;
- Juvederm 4. Features increased density. Injected into the deep layers of the skin. Optimal for modeling and contouring the oval of the face, correcting the shape of the cheekbones and volume of the lips. Validity period: up to 12 months.
The Juvederm VyCross series of fillers has similar properties, but the period of active influence is longer - from 15 months to one and a half years. Biorevitalizant Hydrate, enriched with mannitol, is also available. Quickly removes toxins, intensively moisturizes, smoothes and rejuvenates facial skin.
What it is?
Juvederm Volume is an American-made gel filler known throughout the world. It is recognized as one of the best in cosmetology among targeted drugs.
The problems it solves:
- Correction of external defects.
- Elimination of facial and age wrinkles.
- Face contouring.
Official website: www.juvederm.com
Manufacturer: Allergan, USA (Allergan, USA).
The main analogue and competitor of the Voluma filler, intended for tightening the mid-face area with a long period of action, is the drug Radiesse.
Areas of application for Voluma Juvederm
How long does it last?
Juvederm fillers last up to 2 years.
Participants in a clinical study that tested the effects of this drug noted that after using it they felt 5 years younger.
The participants were surveyed six months after the filler was administered.
Effect of use:
- Enlargement of cheeks and cheekbones.
- Filling the nasolabial folds (nasolabial folds).
- Reduce sagging in the mouth area (jowls).
Differences from regular Juvederm
Juvederm is a softer filler in its structure and action, but it also consists of hyaluronic acid. It is usually used to enlarge the lips and in the mouth area.
Volum acts on the deeper layers of the face, therefore it is used to add and replenish volume in the cheek area.
Composition of the drug
Juvederm Voluma contains:
- Hyaluronic acid is the main component of filler,
- Lidocaine compounds – anesthetize,
- Phosphate buffer is an auxiliary additive that ensures the distribution of the filler in the layers of the skin.
The product is able to retain moisture , thereby providing hydration and natural skin tightening.
In the photo: Juvederm Voluma in packaging and ampoules
Filler price
Quality products from a country like the USA cannot be cheap.
The injection usually requires 2 syringes of Juvederm Volume. It costs about $700-1000 (40,000-55,000 rubles).
However, Voluma may be more cost effective than regular Juvederm or Restylane because... they cost around $700 per syringe, but are half as effective.
Description of the procedure
A few days before visiting the clinic for Juvederm injections, it is better to avoid drinking alcohol, blood thinning medications, visiting the sauna and solarium, and increased physical activity.
Before the procedure, a medical examination is required. The specialist determines the area for injection, the dosage and type of drug, the list of necessary manipulations depending on the wishes of the client, his age, and the condition of the skin. The product in an amount of 0.5-1.0 ml is slowly injected with a disposable syringe with an ultra-thin needle into different areas: along the contour of the lips, in the corners, in the middle, etc. The injection site is first disinfected.
Due to the presence of lidocoin in Juvederm, manipulations do not cause significant discomfort or any pain. However, in patients with a low pain threshold, additional local anesthesia is acceptable. The whole process takes on average 30-40 minutes.
Features of the correct choice and procedure
The Juvederm® line of preparations differs in composition, concentration of the active component and consistency density, which allows local action on a specific problem.
The choice of the correct injection of the drug is characterized by the general situation in the facial area. For example, if the patient is young and needs a slight increase in volume in the area of the upper or lower lip, then you should not inject a product with a rather dense consistency with a high acid content.
The same principle can be followed if correction of age-related changes in the lip area is required in combination with adding volume and outlining the contours of the lips.
Juvederm
Injection cosmetology is an effective means of changing appearance without surgical intervention, which is why it has long occupied an important place in the lives of many women.
In any case, the drug is administered only in specialized cosmetology rooms by qualified specialists. The dosage is determined, the patient’s general clinical history is examined, and an anesthetic drug is selected if necessary. Sometimes a specialist decides to combine several types of drugs to achieve a better result.
The procedure itself takes no more than an hour. If the aesthetic impact is minor, the procedure will take about 30 minutes. If a certain type does not contain anesthetic components, then a light anesthetic emulsion is used. The injection is administered with a very thin needle into problem areas of the skin. The effect is achieved almost instantly.
Wrinkles are smoothed out and the required volume appears. The final result is assessed a week after the cosmetic procedure.
After manipulation, slight hyperemia of the skin (redness), swelling in the area of local administration of the drug, and erythema are possible. All these effects are temporary and, if the process technology is followed, disappear within the next day.
The duration of action of Juvederm® is about a year. After the cessation of exposure, the drug finally disintegrates to residual neutral molecules (water + carbon dioxide). Juvederm® can be combined with other procedures, for example, chemical peeling and Botox injections.
Rehabilitation
After lip augmentation with Juvederm, there is a slight swelling at the injection site, which may cause some minor discomfort when eating or talking. However, it quickly disappears - literally within two or three days you will be able to fully evaluate the result.
In order for the effect to last longer, after the procedure (especially in the first days) it is advisable to drink plenty of clean drinking water. During the first week after correction, doctors strongly recommend avoiding direct exposure to sunlight and salty sea water.
Complications and risks
The risk of adverse reactions after using Juvederm is approximately the same as for all other hyaluronic acid fillers in the composition.
Voluma injections are made a little deeper than other drugs, which has its own risks.
The most common complications of the procedure are:
- Bruising
- Painful sensations
- Edema,
- Itching,
- Redness of the skin at the injection sites.
As a rule, most of these adverse reactions go away on their own after a few days.
Cost of injections
The price of lip augmentation or other Juvederm facial correction procedures is selected individually and depends on the amount and type of drug used. Want to know more? Our consultants are always ready to share with you a lot of useful information about the services of the MariLove Medical Center online or by phone. Right on the website you will find customer reviews, photos before and after using Juvederm, you can make an appointment with a doctor, learn about other drugs and procedures, lucrative promotional offers and bonus programs.
Advantages of cooperation with us:
- qualified cosmetologists;
- original high-quality drugs, tools, equipment;
- complete safety, comfort and guaranteed positive effect.
Main stages of the introduction procedure
When preparing for the procedure, you must strictly follow the doctor's recommendations. During the consultation, the specialist is obliged to warn about the necessary measures. This usually means quitting smoking and alcohol before and after the procedure. It may also be necessary to stop taking certain medications. For example, taking aspirin, St. John's wort or Ibuprofen can cause severe bruising.
Juvederm® brand preparations and alcohol are not recommended to be combined due to the risk of reducing the effectiveness of injections and increasing swelling. All factors that contribute to increased blood circulation should be excluded both in preparation for the procedure and during the recovery period.
The procedure itself takes on average no more than half an hour. Despite the fact that some Juvederm® products already contain Lidocaine, many specialists additionally use painkillers.
It is also imperative that before starting the injection, the doctor must lubricate the skin with an antiseptic solution. After which the necessary manipulations are performed (carefully introducing the composition into problem areas), and then the antiseptic is applied again, this is necessary in order to avoid inflammation.
