Understanding What JUVEDERM(R) XC Is
It is also used very effectively fill in the facial areas that need to be rejuvenated.
This gel is manufactured with the use of advanced HYLACROSS technology.
This is a revolutionary technology that creates a very smooth consistency gel.
It also contains a certain amount of lidocaine, which is an ingredient that reduces the pain level and improves the comfort level of the patient over the course of the treatment.
Youthful skin naturally contains an abundance of hyaluronic acid.
This is a naturally-occurring hydrating substance in the skin.
With age, exposure to sunlight and pollutants the skin loses it's HA content.
This results in wrinkles and sagging facial skin.
The skin loses its volume and structure and folds become more evident on certain spots of the face, around the mouth and nose.
A Dermal filler like Juvederm XC is safe and an extremely effective way of replacing lost HA in the facial skin.
This brings back its volume and smoothes away facial folds and wrinkles.
The general recommendation is that the person who is using this treatment should avoid certain medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like Advil or Motrin and Aleve and aspirin.
Vitamin E supplements should also be avoided.
Fish oil supplements and Omega-3 Acids should not be consumed for 1 week before the treatment.
If you are planning on undergoing this process, consult your doctor about discontinuing these medications if you are taking any of them.
Your doctor will also discuss all the benefits of the JUVEDERM® XC treatment.
This filling agent reacts differently on the skin of different people and it is important to understand exactly how it will work on your specific skin type.
The treatment is available in 2 formulations.
The first is Juvederm Ultra XC- which is used for versatility in volumizing and contouring facial wrinkles and the folds in the facial skin.
The other variant is Juvederm Ultra Plus XC.
This is an additionally robust formulation that volumizes and corrects deeper wrinkles and folds in the skin.
A topical anesthetic is generally applied approximately 30 minutes before the starting the procedure.
The JUVEDERM® injections take around 15 to 30 minutes to administer and are very effective in diminishing wrinkles and folds in the facial skin.
It is safe for most skin types and you have to ensure that the treatment is provided by a trained professional.