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The Juvederm injections family of dermal filler products was designed to give patients a quick, non-invasive way to restore their skin and temporarily erase signs of aging. These hyaluronic acid-based fillers are FDA approved and use cross-linking technology to offer some of the longest-lasting results achievable today. The filler’s gel formula creates a soft, malleable texture that is virtually indiscernible from the rest of your skin. After your first appointment, your treated skin will appear completely natural and no one will be able to tell that you had a treatment performed, although they will notice your results!

Over time, the hyaluronic acid filler will absorb into the body and the aging process will continue. If desired, follow-up treatments can be pursued to maintain your ideal image and keep signs of aging at bay. Thanks to its natural base, this filler is considered to be safe and effective for almost every patient. Treatments are quick and painless and your recovery period requires zero downtime, allowing you to continue living life to the fullest while looking and feeling your best.

​Hyaluronic acid is a sugar naturally produced by your body to act as a hydrating, cushioning agent. As you age, your body’s production of hyaluronic acid–along with other essential anti-aging factors like collagen and elastin proteins–begins to decline. This causes your skin to begin developing signs of aging like lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity in various areas of the face. When used as a volumizing filler, hyaluronic acid can provide your skin with a subtle, hydrating boost to smooth away signs of aging and increase the general health and glow of your skin.

Juvederm fillers use cross-linked hyaluronic acid to maximize the lift and longevity this treatment can achieve. Once injected, these fillers can help improve the overall appearance of your skin while minimizing signs of aging by absorbing and retaining moisture to keep your skin hydrated and refreshed. As time progresses, the filler will begin to safely dissolve into your skin. Your results will begin to fade, but the vast majority of patients can pursue continuing treatment for as long as they desire thanks to this product’s body-friendly nature.

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So what to EXPECT after your treatment.

There might be redness, swelling or tenderness in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injections and will generally disappear within a few days. The initial swelling after a lip enhancement treatment may last longer. 

Bruising is a common and expected side effect with any dermal filler treatment. It will not effect your end result. Please plan your treatments accordingly (NOT 2 DAYS BEFORE YOUR WEDDING)


In order to reduce bruising it is important to adhere to the aftercare regime.

Please avoid any medications containing NSAIDs, aspirin, vitamin E and ginseng for the week prior and week following a treatment can help reduce chances of bruising

IMMEDIATE after care – What to do at home
 

•  Apply a cool compress to the treatment area (do not apply ice directly to the skin) for 10 minutes every half an hour on the day of treatment.

• Avoid any heat inducing activities for 24 hours such as strenuous exercise, spas, saunas and hot showers.

• Avoid pressure on the area for the first 48 hours (sleep on your back if possible, no face down massages).

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours (However got those wanting the best results from their fillers we recommend that clients abstain from alcohol for 7 days prior and 7 days post treatment for optimal results….eishh who said beauty was easy).

• Avoid active cosmeceutical products (AHAs, retinols, vitamin C) and oil based makeup for 24 hours.

• Use a topical treatment to soothe and calm the skin such as Bepanthen or Arnica cream. Use this three times/day for the next 7 days.

• Avoid facials, waxing, chemical peels, skin needling, microdermabrasion, IPL or laser treatments for 2 weeks after treatment. Please discuss your future treatment plans with any of our consultants if you are uncertain.

• Do  not massage the treatment area unless instructed to do so.

TREATMENT FOLLOW UP

A top-up treatment within 3-4 weeks of the initial dermal filler treatment may be necessary to achieve optimal correction and results. Although results from dermal fillers are immediate the end result is not really evident until this time as the filler ‘integrates’ into the skin. It can also take this long for swelling to settle so it is important to wait until this time for the dermal filler to settle.

There can also be asymmetries prior to this time (due to irregular swelling) too so don’t panic and trust in the process (and trust our hands).

Dermal filler products are long lasting but not permanent. Longevity depends on the type of filler used, its indication, compliance with aftercare and individual factors such as metabolism.

RESULTS ARE INDIVIDUAL AND IT MAY TAKE A FEW TREATMENTS FOR YOUR DESIRED RESULTS. REGULAR REVIEW IS IMPORTANT