What Do the Different Juvederm® Variations Do?
One of the most popular cosmetic treatments available in the United States is Juvederm®. Our Little-Rock based dermatologists regularly treat women and men alike with the injectable designed to add volume where desired on the face to create a more youthful look.
Despite its popularity, however, many patients are surprised to learn that Juvederm® is not a single injectable filler, but is a collection of fillers with different formulations to meet a range of needs.
What members of the Juvederm® collection are available at Dermatology Group of Arkansas? Read on to learn about the collection!
Ultra and Ultra Plus
Though these two formulations share a name in “Ultra,” they are slightly different. Ultra contains finer particles ideal for subtle results, while Ultra Plus is a thicker gel with larger particles to make more obvious corrections. Both members of the Juvederm® family are intended for smoothing nasolabial folds, which are lines that develop on either side of the mouth and nose. Many people commonly call these creases “parenthesis lines.”
Voluma
An especially thick and robust gel, Voluma is a filler intended for significant facial contouring. It can be injected into a deflated midface in order to provide more roundness to the apple of the cheeks, as well as to “reinforce” structure and support that keeps facial skin from sagging down into jowls. This formulation can also be used to create a more prominent chin to give the face better-defined contours.
Vollure
Something of a “middle ground” filler, Vollure can be used to address wrinkles and lines that develop in the nose and mouth area.
Volbella
Want to kiss thin lips goodbye? Vollure is the treatment for you! This filler formulation is especially refined, made specifically to enhance a person’s pout for a noticeably fuller look. The thinner gel is also ideal for injecting around the mouth to smooth fine wrinkles and lip lines.
Not sure which of these Juvederm® filler options is best for you? Don’t worry, as it’s our job to listen to your cosmetic concerns, assess your face, and determine which treatments would be best based on the results you tell us you want. Get started with the Dermatology Group of Arkansas by contacting us online or calling 501.227.8422.
What Should You Know About Juvederm® Aftercare?
When it comes to reducing wrinkles that result from muscle activity in the face (which are referred to as dynamic wrinkles), neuromodulators like BOTOX® are the gold standard. However, for wrinkles that deepen in the face because of collagen deficiency, loss of moisture, or the breakdown of skin cells due to exposure to other environmental aggressors, facial fillers are best. These gels are injected beneath the skin, acting as a temporary replacement for the collagen, fat, or other volume-providing substances the skin is lacking. Hyaluronic acid facial fillers such as Juvederm® injections from our Little Rock-based practice are one of the best ways of restoring volume to areas where it is diminished in the skin or adding more definition to facial contours.
Since it’s a non-surgical procedure, one of the major advantages of this treatment is that there is very little recovery time and few limitations on activities after, meaning patients will be able to resume their usual routine right away for the most part. Nevertheless, there are still some side effects that may occur after having any type of injectable, and it’s helpful to know what to expect during recovery.
Don’t Put Too Much Pressure on Your Skin
When it comes to fillers, it’s wise to remember that you can look as much as you want, but try not to touch your face too frequently. If you massage or poke at your face too much, the activity could undo the work that has been done by the injector. Try to avoid deep facials, sleeping in positions that put too much pressure on your skin (such as the side or stomach), or wearing heavy glasses.
Apply Ice
To decrease some of the redness and swelling, try icing the treatment area right after the injections. Don’t leave ice on for too long, though. Try a few minutes on, then give your skin a break to avoid damaging it with cold.
Avoid Certain Activities
Rest up, avoid stress, and keep your heart rate down after getting fillers. Some activities or environments could increase your heart rate and blood flow to the facial area, which can make swelling and bruising worse. Avoid sun exposure, blood thinners such as NSAIDs, smoking, and exercise for the first 24 hours at least. You should also stay out of spas and saunas for about a day.
For more advice about facial fillers, contact Dermatology Group of Arkansas. Call us at 501-227-8422 or 1-800-225-8422 or submit a contact form to request a consultation.