What is Juvederm?

I read that juvederm filler is a good wrinkle treatment. does juvederm work in other ways? what is it best for?

5 answers to “What is Juvederm?”

A: What is Juvederm?

C. Bob Basu, MD

Juvederm is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration.  We inject this gel under the skin to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines”... more

A: Juvederm fills lines and wrinkles

Jordana S. Gilman, MD

Juvederm is a type of filler called a hyaluronic acid filler.  Restylane and Perlane are two other hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring and is found in all living things.  When injected into the skin it holds onto water and plumps up the skin.  It is FDA approved for... more

A: Effective use for Juvederm

Bruce Katz, MD

Juvederm is used as part of your overall facial rejuvenation. It helps to soften lines and also give back volume that we tend to lose over the years. We do recommend coming in for a consultation to determine if Juvederm is the right choice for you. Areas that Juvederm is used most commonly: Nasolabial folds... more

A: Juvederm is in a large category of 'facial fillers.'...

D.J. Verret, MD

Juvederm is in a large category of 'facial fillers.' Technically, Juvederm is hyaluronic acid, a naturally occuring lubricant in the body. There are many other tradenames for hyaluronic acid. It is currently indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial... more

A: How is Juvederm used most effectively? Juvederm is used...

Gregory A. Buford, MD

How is Juvederm used most effectively? Juvederm is used for reversing signs of facial aging and is extremely effective as a part of your overall facial rejuvenation plan. It can not only soften lines and wrinkles but also add volume lost through the aging process. Another filler, Restylane, was recently shown... more

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