How Does Juvederm Work?
The transparent Juvederm gel is injected with a syringe into the skins' dermis. The dermis is the subsurface skin layer that contains connective tissue, nerve endings, sweat and oil glands, and blood vessels.
Juvederm improves your appearance by lifting and adding volume to the wrinkles and folds in the treatment area. After six to nine months, the biocompatible compound is naturally absorbed into the body.
A Juvederm advantage is its
pliant gel consistency,
which may provide a
smoother, more
natural-looking appearance
than some of its more rigid
predecessors. Another
advantage is that Juvederm
may last longer, maintaining
the improved appearance for
six to nine months. The
benefits may last even
longer if you have a
follow-up treatment a few
weeks after the first
treatment.
Possible Side Effects
Side effects with Juvederm are rare, but may include redness, tenderness, or pain at the injection site. If these occur, they usually subside within three days. Rarely, discoloration may occur, but this is reversible. Firmness, swelling, bumps, and bruises are also rare side effects, which should subside within seven days.