Injectable Fillers - Juvederm Ultra

As time goes by

Age is an unstoppable process and as the body grows older so does the skin consequently its appearance and characteristics change. Age hormones sun exposure and smoking can all cause fine lines and wrinkles to develop making the skin feel more fragile and less elastic.

As we age the hyaluronic acid (HA) content of our skin – which is so important for water retention decreases. Oil producing glands become less active and your skin becomes drier. The skin also loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth and because the number of blood vessels in the skin decreases the skin loses its youthful colour and glow.

While all these changes are taking place gravity is also at work pulling at the skin and causing it to sag.

Choices

Amongst the options available to treat lines and wrinkles dermal fillers which contain hyaluronic acid are a popular choice because the effectively diminish the signs of ageing and rehydrate the skin tissue. Treatment is quick convenient and the results can be seen straight away.

Juvederm ULTRA

Unlike other filler Juvederm ULTRA is not granular which means that it is able to flow easily into the skin. This results in a smooth and natural appearance. Juvederm ULTRA also contains lidocaine a local anesthetic that helps make the treatment process comfortable.

There are 4 formulas in the range

Juvederm ULTRA 2 – treats fine lines, especially those around the corners of the eye and those very close to the surface of the skin.

Juvederm ULTRA 3 – smoothes medium and deep wrinkles like those between the nose and corner of the mouth.

Juvederm ULTRA 4 - has even greater volumizing effect and works on the most noticeable folds and lines and can improve facial contours.

Juvederm ULTRA SMILE - is dedicated to the lips and mouth area and is selected to enhance lip volume redefine lip shape and to treat vertical lip lines and depressions at the corners of the mouth.

THE FACTS

What Happens?

Treatment with Juvederm ULTRA can be completed in as little as 15 minutes but it can be longer depending on which areas are being treated.

Using very fine needle your practitioner injects Juvederm ULTRA under the surface of the skin – at a shallow levels for fine lines and slightly deeper levels for more severe wrinkles and folds.

Will the treatment be uncomfortable?

Not only is Juvederm ULTRA smooth flowing so that is can be injected easily and evenly but also it contains lidocaine to help reduce any discomfort during the treatment and the effects of the treatment are apparent immediately.

How long do the effects last?

The duration of effect can depend on age, how much filler is injected, where it is placed, the quality of the skin as well as general health and lifestyle. With Juvederm ULTRA range however the beneficial effects can be expected to last for up to one year after treatment.

What are the side effects?

Following the injection there may be some redness, swelling and bruising around the injection site. Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature and resolve within a few days, these include but are not limited to pain/ tenderness firmness swelling lumps/bumps, bruising, itching and discolouration. There is also a risk of infection with any
injection procedure.