Juvederm

Generic name: Hyaluronic Acid Gel
Dosage form: Injectable Gel

Usage of Juvederm

Juvederm is a family of injectable Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers used to provide 9 months to one year of correction for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth). It is also used for lip augmentation.

Juvederm products are a smooth consistency gel, compared to some hyaluronic gel products that have a granular consistency. Juvederm products are developed using the Hylacross technology to allow a smoother, malleable gel. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the body. Hyaluronic acid works by holding in water at the injection site and acting as a cushioning agent. It adds temporary volume and a smoother appearance to skin. Most patients need more than one treatment to achieve optimal results.

Juvederm XC products also contain the local anesthetic lidocaine for a more comfortable injection as this numbs the treatment area within seconds. The Juvederm Ultra XC products contain more highly cross-linked formulations for volumizing and correction of deeper folds and wrinkles.

The Juvederm range of products are designed to meet specific needs Depending on the area of the face being treated and increase in volume required.

Juvederm Voluma® XC is used for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss and for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile.

Juvederm Vollure™ XC is used for injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

Juvederm ® Ultra Plus XC is used for injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

Juvederm® Ultra XC is is used for injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. It is also used for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation.

Juvederm® XC Is suitable for moderate or severe facial folds or wrinkles such as the fold that runs from your nose to mouth (parentheses lines).

Juvederm VolbElla® XC is used for injection into the lips for lip augmentation and correction of perioral lines, and for injection into the undereye hollows to improve the appearance of undereye hollows.

Juvederm VOlux XC injectable gel is used for deep injection to improve moderate to severe loss of jawline definition in adults over the age of 21.

Juvederm side effects

Juvederm Side Effects: Most Juvederm side effects are mild in nature and short-lived, usually resolving in 7 days or less. The most common side effects include injections site Reactions, such as:

Redness

Pain/tenderness

Firmness

Swelling

Lumps/bumps

Bruising

Itching

Discoloration

Risk of infection

For more serious side effects see warnings and precautions above.

If continued redness or visible swelling lasts for more than a few days, notify your physician or call the Allergan Product Support line at 1-877-345-5372.

Before taking Juvederm

The safety for use of Juvederm during pregnancy or in breastfeeding has not been established.

Warnings

Contraindications: Juvederm injectable gel should not be used in patients who have severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or a history or presence of multiple severe allergies. Juvederm should not be used in patients with a history of allergies to Gram-positive bacterial proteins. Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Ultra Plus XC should not be used in patients with a history of allergies to lidocaine.

Warnings: Juvederm injectable gel should not be injected into blood vessels as this can cause blood vessel blockage which may result in skin tissue dying, vision impairment (temporary or permanent), and even stroke. If there is an active inflammatory process or infection at specific injection sites, treatment should be deferred until the underlying process is controlled.

Precautions: Juvederm should only be administered under the supervision of a licensed health care practitioner.

Patients should inform their physician if they are using substances that may prolong bleeding or bruising, such as aspirin, or ibuprofen, or naproxen.

Inflammation may occur at the treatment site if laser treatment, chemical peeling, or any other dermal procedure is performed after Juvederm treatment.

Use with caution in patients on immunosuppressive therapy due to the possibility of increased infection risk.

Safety for use during pregnancy, in breastfeeding, or in patients under 18 years has not been established.

Safety in patients with excessive scarring (e.g., hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation) and pigmentation disorders has not been studied.

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