Before beginning your treatments, please review this important information.
What is it?
JUVEDERM" Ultra injectable gel is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent.
What does it do?
JUVEDERM'" Ultra injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.
How is it used?
JUVEDERM™ Ultra injectable gel is injected into areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur. JUVEDERM™ Ultra injectable gel temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.
What will it accomplish?
JUVEDERM" Ultra injectable gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last about 9 months to 1 year.
What are possible side effects?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection-site reactions such as: redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.
As with all skin-injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.
Are there any reasons why I should not receive JUVEDERM" Ultra injectable gel?
Your provider will ask about your medical history to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for treatment. JUVEDERM™ Ultra injectable gel should not be used in patients who have:
• Severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or history or
presence of multiple severe allergies
• Patients with a history of allergies to Gram-positive bacterial proteins
What should my provider advise me about?
The following are important treatment considerations for you to discuss with your provider and understand in order to help avoid unsatisfactory results and complications.
• Patients who are using substances that can prolong bleeding, such as
aspirin or ibuprofen, as with any injection, may experience increased
bruising or bleeding at the injection site. You should inform your
provider before treatment if you are using these types of substances
• If laser treatment, chemical peeling, or any other procedure based
on active dermal response is considered after treatment with
JUVEDERM" Ultra injectable gel, there is a possible risk of an
inflammatory reaction at the treatment site
• JUVEDERM Ultra injectable gel should be used with caution in patients on immunosuppressive therapy, or therapy used to decrease the body's immune response, as there may be an increased risk of infection
• The safety of JUVEDERM'" Ultra injectable gel for use during
pregnancy, in breastfeeding females, or in patients under 18 years
has not been established
• The safety of JUVEDERM'" Ultra injectable gel in patients with a
history of excessive scarring (eg, hypertrophic scarring and keloid
formations) and pigmentation disorders has not been studied
What should my provider warn me about?
The safety and effectiveness of JUVEDERM'" Ultra injectable gel for the treatment of areas other than facial wrinkles and folds (such as lips) have not been established in controlled clinical studies.
Do the injections hurt?
Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. JUVEDERM'" Ultra injectable gel is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Providers may choose to numb (anesthetize) the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.
What should I expect following the procedure?
Your provider will tell you what to expect following treatment with JUVEDERM"" Ultra injectable gel. Within the first 24 hours, you should avoid strenuous exercise, extensive sun or heat exposure, and alcoholic beverages. Exposure to any of the above may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the injection sites. If there is swelling, you may need to place an ice pack over the swollen area. You should ask your provider when makeup may be applied after your treatment.
Does the correction last forever?
No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal correction. Less material (about half the amount) is usually needed for repeat injections.
What other treatments are available to me?
Other treatments for dermal soft-tissue augmentation include bovine-based collagen and other hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers. Aside from these treatments, additional options for the correction of lines and wrinkles do exist, including facial creams, BOTOX® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A), chemical peels, and laser skin surface treatments, and may be discussed with your provider.
When should I notify my provider?
Be sure to report any redness and/or visible swelling that lasts for more than a few days, or any other symptoms that cause you concern
Beautiful Skin At Any Age
Meredith Bay Laser Center
169 Daniel Webster Highway
Meredith, NH 03253
(603)556-7271
