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The essential ingredient of Juvederm is Hyaluronic acid which is the same ingredinet among many other fillers such as Restylane, Hylaform, Perlane, Prevelle Silk. It is a naturally occuring product that is in the deeper layers of the skin and among the class called glycosaminoglycans. This is manufactured by taking the human gene and transferring it to bacteria (recombinant DNA) in order to use them to mass produce the hylauronic acid. The process to refine the hyaluronic is proprietary..
Juvederm is a hyalruonic acid that is normally found in the body and is used as a great filler product for facial rejuvenation procedures.
The Juvéderm product line is well-known for its smooth consistency that results in a natural feeling and look.Juvéderm is safe and effective and is created from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid made in laboratories from bacterial cultures. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in human skin. Juvéderm fillers also contain lidocaine, an effective, localized pain reliever for extra comfort during your injection treatment.
I don't have a syringe nearby to read off the exact formula but I am sure you can get it from their web site. Basically, the workhorse in Juvederm is hyaluronic acid (HA), just as it is in Restylane. There are claims the there are chemical differences between these two products but both are HA fillers.
Hydrelle is absolutely not the same thing as the hyaluronic acid Juvederm or Restylane. The concentration is so much lower of Hydrelle's molecules that the longevity is much less than Juvederm or Restylane. It is a thinner product and can be injected somewhat more superficially for fine lines...
I do not see an attached photo, sorry. Regardless, if the darkness is related to the product, then more hyaluronidase may be helpful. If there is product that is felt as an excess when the skin is squeezed between two fingers, then it might e extracted by making a very small needle prick or...
I recommend you do not touch or massage the treated areas yourself. It would be best if you book a follow up appointment with your injector in 1-2 weeks, and he/she can massage any residual lumps or bumps at that time.
Thank you for your question. Juvederm is a great product it can last anywhere from 6-12 months and downtime usually depends on the person. Some people bruise differently than others. I always give a week or less for downtime. There will be swelling and bruising for a few days. Avoid using...
Hi there! Smoking may slow down healing time due to suppression of immune response and has many negative repercussions on skin however should not really effect your treatment and results. Best wishes, Dr Rupert
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