The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm™ simply supplements the body's age-depleted hyaluronic acid to plump-up the lip or to raise the skin and “fill in“ the particular wrinkle being treated.

How does Juvederm ™ work?

The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm™ dermal filler is a water loving compound, and utilizes your body's own moisture to maintain its shape. As Juvederm™ is slowly absorbed by the body, the hyaluronic acid can bind water to maintain its shape to provide longer lasting results. The effects of Juvederm ™ can last for up to 6 months, and you can discuss options and personal preferences with Kamran Hakimian MD at Laser Touch Medical Clinic.

What is a Juvederm ™ treatment like?

Juvederm ™ injection is relatively simple and safe, and will only take a few minutes of your time with minimal discomfort. Juvederm ™ is injected directly under the skin by using an ultra-fine needle, and you can see the results immediately.

Overcompensation is expected in the first few days, since swelling will occur after the treatment which will disappear in less than a week's time, giving you a fuller, more youthful appearance. It's as if you erased years of wrinkles from your face.

Benefits of Juvederm ™

Juvederm ™ has three major benefits:

• It is obtained by biosynthesis
• It is of non-animal origin and the molecule is highly biocompatible.
• It does not require any prior testing.

Juvederm wrinkle filler delivers natural-looking results. Dr Hakimian uses this filler in his specially developed non-surgical face lift. In a completely natural, but non-invasive way, the product will restore the sensuality of your lips and smooth curves to your face. Through a simple injection, without a prior test, minor imperfections and signs of aging are softened very evenly.

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Uses of Juvederm ™ injections

Juvederm™ injections are an excellent treatment option for:

• Lip enhancement (remove wrinkles around the lip)
• Volume augmentation of the lips
• Wrinkle correction
• Smile lines (correcting thin, superficial lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead)
• Facial lines
• Deep folds
• Shaping facial contours (such as cheeks and chin correcting)

How different is Juvederm ™ from Botox ^®?

Botox® and Juvederm ™ are two very different products. Botox® smoothes out existing wrinkles and prevents new ones from forming by relaxing the underlying muscle. Juvederm ™ on the other hand, acts as a safe cosmetic wrinkle filler to "fill in" the deep recesses on your face to provide a fuller appearance. Patients have reported excellent results when both procedures are used in combination with one another

Juvederm ™ and Restylane ®

Restylane® 

Juvederm ™ and Radiesse ®

Radiesse® treatment  

How long does Juvederm™ last? 

The effects of Juvederm™ usually last six to nine months, but sometimes more or sometimes less depending on skin type, the area treated and the volume injected.

The outcome can be optimized and made to last longer with a follow-up procedure a few weeks after the initial treatment. This will be decided during your free consultation at Laser Touch Medical Clinic. Dr Hakimian suggest that patients, who undergo wrinkle filler treatments, also receive Botox ® injections to prevent the underlying facial muscles from contracting; therefore developing wrinkles.

How much will Juvederm™ cost?

The administration of Juvederm™ is a customized procedure and will vary from person to person. You will work with Dr Hakimian at Laser Touch Medical Clinic to agree on which areas you want to cosmetically enhance. The cost of Juvederm™ is very comparable to other wrinkle fillers, and its longer lasting effects are actually more practical for most patients.

Want to do something about preventing wrinkles? Botox injections are a great way to prevent your sking from developing wrinkles.

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