Juvederm
Ohio cosmetic surgeon Dr. Faisal Quereshy recommends Juvederm injections to patients with the following cosmetic concerns:
- Thin or asymmetric lips
- Facial wrinkles and folds
- Hollow tear troughs and dark circles
- Irregular or under-projected soft tissue contours
How to Prepare for Juvederm Injections
Dr. Quereshy will have you start preparing for your Juvederm treatment and provide you with aftercare instructions well in advance to ensure you achieve the best possible results. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, you will be required to quit using them at least six weeks before the procedure.
Two weeks before your Juvederm injections, you will be directed to discontinue taking medications and supplements that can thin the blood, such as ibuprofen, aspirin and vitamin E. Additionally, you will be instructed to abstain from alcohol for one week before your Juvederm treatment.
Juvederm Treatment
Immediately prior to your Juvederm injections, your face will be cleansed and sterilized with alcohol swabs. Dr. Quereshy will mark the injection sites around your lips, tear troughs or nasolabial folds and other facial wrinkles to ensure you achieve the wrinkle correction and volume restoration you desire.
Juvederm injections are usually only mildly uncomfortable for patients, but if requested, Dr. Quereshy will numb the treatment area with ice, topical anesthetic or local anesthetic, such as a dental block.
It typically takes 30 minutes or less to perform Juvederm injections. Dr. Quereshy may massage the treated area to ensure the product is evenly distributed. Lip augmentation, treatment of dark under eye circles and wrinkle reduction can usually be achieved with a single treatment of 1-2 syringes of Juvederm, however touch-up treatments may be needed to achieve optimal results.
Juvederm vs. Restylane
Juvederm and Restylane are similar injectable filler products made of hyaluronic acid and used to provide temporary wrinkle reduction, lip augmentation and more. However, there are slight differences between the two fillers, and each patient will react to and metabolize them differently.
Dr. Quereshy will recommend either Juvederm or Restylane to you based on the type of treatment you desire, your unique anatomy and whether you've previously experienced better correction with one filler over the other.
Juvederm Side Effects
There is some risk of side effects with Juvederm treatment, as with all cosmetic procedures. Mild redness, bruising and swelling at injection sites may occur following treatment, however these Juvederm side effects should resolve within a few days to two weeks. Apply ice to reduce swelling, and keep injection sites clean until they are healed to avoid redness and irritation. Additionally, avoid rubbing or touching the treated area for at least 48 hours after treatment to avoid product movement or migration.
Occasionally, small bumps or nodules may develop under the skin following Juvederm injections, however this is side effect is rare and will resolve as the product dissipates.
Juvederm Recovery and Results
There is no downtime or recovery period necessary after Juvederm injections, and you will see your initial results immediately after injection. Within 1-2 weeks, swelling and other temporary side effects should resolve, and your final results will be visible. Juvederm typically lasts 6-12 months and will eventually be absorbed by the body. When your results start to fade, repeat treatments will be needed to continue providing wrinkle reduction, dark eye circle treatment, soft tissue augmentation and lip enhancement.
The Visage Surgical Institute is located in Medina, Ohio and serves local patients seeking facial rejuvenation, as well as those from the greater Cleveland and Akron metro areas. For more information about Juvederm injections or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Quereshy, please call (330) 721-2323.
