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Is It Possible for Juvederm to Be Permanent for Some People?

asked 2 years ago by 9868anon in London
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 309 times
Tags: permanent, reasons

Can some patients hold on to Juverderm 30 injections forever?

7 answers to Is It Possible for Juvederm to Be Permanent for Some People?

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Juvederm is not permanent

There are some studies that show that there is a production by your own body of new collagen as a result of injection of the hyaluronic acid. Whether this is related to the trauma and inflammation after needle injection, or the product being injected is not fully clear. The Juvederm itself is not permanent.
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Juvederm longevity

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler that is absorbable over time. The ultra plus is reported to last 9 months to a year. I suppose in some cases of very superficial injection, it may last longer, but it is not permanent.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Ways to Enhance and Prolong Results of Juvaderm, Restylane, Perlane

Products of hyaluronic acid are not permanent and do dissolve over time. However, here are some of the ways to enhance and/or prolong results of these injections: "thicker" hyaluronic acid tend to stay longer: Products such as Perlane or Juvederm Ultra Plus, and Hydrelle are more cross-linked or have higher density tend to stay longer locations of less movement such as the areas of cheek, temple, and nose last longer than areas around the lips. multiple, staged, and incremental... more
George Sun, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm is NOT a permanent filler

People often have varying IMPRESSIONS of the duration of Botox and many fillers. Hyaluronic Acid which naturally found in our body is the basis of both Juvederm and Restylane is constantly broken up by the body and replenished. As a result, neither Juvederm nor Restylane are permanent fillers.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Not by design, but you're right a little bit

Juvederm is not meant to be permanent (because then you wouldn't have to buy more!). When placed in areas of less movement lasts longer than it does in areas of movement (lips). Although the hyaluronic acid does get broken down by your body, there is some collagen deposited in the skin as a response and so....you may notice some longer term improvement over time.
Debra J. Johnson, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane are not permanent fillers

All HA (hyaluronic acid) fillers are reabsorbed over time, though how long they last depends on where they are placed and certain variations within the products. For example, placement in the cheeks usually lasts longer than in the lips. However, all fillers do elicit some response in terms of collagen formation so there may be some residual effect due to that.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Juvederm and Restylane longevity

Juvederm (and Restylane) may last longer in some individuals than others, but it will not be permanent for anyone. These products are eventually broken down, but in some areas they may persist for up to two years.
Marc Klein, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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