Katy TX area patients enjoy a wrinkle-free look for up to a year with Juvederm

Even though there are more than 150 dermal fillers on the market worldwide, there is a good chance you know at least one of them by name: Juvederm.

Juvederm distinguishes itself for a number of different reasons. Juvederm is among those hyaluronic acid fillers considered the gold standard in filler treatment. This moisturizing and lubricating substance is found in the body naturally, with the highest concentrations in the eyes and joints. Unlike the earliest approved animal-derived collagen fillers, products formulated with hyaluronic acid are known to be very safe. Since the substance is biocompatible, allergy testing isn’t needed. Risks are minimal.

Juvederm’s benefits are not limited to its strong safety profile. Since its introduction in 2006, Juvederm remains the only FDA-approved filler whose results can last up to a full year with a single treatment session.

Juvederm: A family of products for every unique need

What started as a way to soften moderate to severe lines and folds around the nose and mouth has evolved to include products designed to lift and enhance sunken cheeks and to augment lips. Juvederm has also evolved with built-in lidocaine for added comfort during the procedure.

Over time, your skin produces less natural, beneficial substances like HA. Substances that run in shorter supply with age include elastin, which helps skin resume its natural shape after it is stretched, and collagen, a firming protein. Decreased production of collagen and elastin can promote sagging, and lines and folds. The lack of hyaluronic acid can dry out the skin, making wrinkles look worse. Exposure to ultraviolet light from tanning and other habits like smoking speed up age-related effects, which can cause your skin to look older than you actually are.

Once injected into sunken or wrinkled areas, dermal fillers such as Juvederm help to restore smooth, luminous, and youthful texture and tone by replenishing hyaluronic acid and other substances that helped to retain those attractive characteristics in the first place.

If Dr. W Dermatology professionals determine Juvederm is the best option for you, they will walk you through what to expect before, during, and after treatment. The session itself can be completed over the lunch hour. Juvederm is injected into the treatment sites via very fine needles. Side effects of Juvederm are not unlike those experienced with many other professional cosmetic procedures and products, including fleeting localized tenderness, swelling, bruising, and discoloration.

The product is designed to produce an instant smoothing effect and lift, which you can expect to enjoy for several months due to its proprietary Hylacross™ manufacturing process. The Dr. W team will also instruct you on after-care and ways to maintain the lovely results from treatment. You may need less Juvederm to attain the same desired appearance over time, during maintenance injections.

Schedule a consultation to find out if Juvederm is right for you by calling the Katy TX office at 281 771-0494. Dr. W Dermatology also has an office in Houston, for your convenience.