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Types of Juvederm Fillers

Want to reduce signs of agingJuvederm treatments might be the perfect solution. Learn more about the different types of Juvederm, what areas of the face they treat, and who is a good candidate for each treatment.

What is Juvederm?

Juvederm is an injectable dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid that helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and folds in the skin. It can also help add volume to areas such as the cheeks, lips, and chin for a more youthful, refreshed look.

Types of Juvederm Treatments

Juvederm hyaluronic acid fillers come in several types and formulations that can be customized to treat different areas and concerns.

Juvederm Ultra XC

Juvederm Ultra XC is a smooth gel that helps to add subtle volume and contour to lips, cheeks, and chin. It can also be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth. This type of Juvederm usually lasts up to one year with optimal results.

Pros of Juvederm Ultra XC

  • Adds volume and contour to lips, cheeks, and chin
  • Reduces the appearance of lip lines and wrinkles around the mouth
  • Limited downtime

Cons of Juvederm Ultra XC

  • The results are temporary, and repeated treatments may be necessary
  • It can cause mild swelling and bruising at the injection site that typically subsides within a few days.

Who is a Good Candidate for Juvederm Ultra XC?

Juvederm Ultra XC is a fantastic choice for patients who want to subtly improve and add volume to their lips, cheeks, and chin.

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC is a thicker gel that smooths fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. This type of Juvederm usually lasts up to one year with optimal results.

Pros of Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

  • Can be used to add more volume and contour to the face
  • Helps reduce the appearance of deeper wrinkles, smile lines, and nasolabial folds
  • Limited downtime

Cons of Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

  • Contains lidocaine and is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergies to such material
  • Possible side effects include tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching

Who is a Good Candidate for Juvederm Ultra Plus XC?

Patients who are looking for more volume and contour enhancement around the mouth, specifically deeper wrinkles and folds, are good candidates for Juvederm Ultra Plus XC.

Juvederm Voluma XC

Juvederm Voluma XC is a thick gel that adds lift and volume for cheek augmentation to repair age-related volume loss in the mid-face and for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile.

Pros of Juvederm Voluma XC

  • Added lift and volume to the cheeks
  • Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth
  • Limited downtime

Cons of Juvederm Voluma XC

  • Potential bleeding, bruising, and swelling at the injection site
  • Possible long-term scar, a long-lasting inflammatory response, or filler fatigue

Who is a Good Candidate for Juvederm Voluma XC?

Patients who are looking to add more contour to their cheeks, as well as those with wrinkles around the mouth, are good candidates for Juvederm Voluma XC.

Juvederm Volux

Juvederm Volux is a new FDA-approved injectable gel for deep injection to improve moderate to a severe loss of jawline definition.

Pros of Juvederm Volux

  • Restore lost volume and reduce drooping of the jawline and chin caused by aging
  • Sculpt the jawline
  • Limited downtime

Cons of Juvederm Volux

  • Potential side effects could include inflammatory reactions, itching, and discoloration or nodules at the injection site
  • Mild swelling and bruising around the treatment area that typically subsides within a few days

Who is a Good Candidate for Juvederm Volux?

Patients who are looking to sculpt the lower face for customized, long-lasting effects, lift and contour the lower face visibly, and sculpt their jawline are good candidates for Juvederm Volux.

Try Out Juvederm Treatments with Skin Savvy Med Spa

At Skin Savvy Aesthetics, we provide Juvederm treatments tailored to your needs. Our experienced aesthetic professionals will evaluate your skin and discuss with you the best options for achieving optimal results. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation.

 

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