Juvederm Treatments in Ithaca, NY
Age comes with many unpleasant changes. Most of these changes happen to our skin. Juvéderm® is a cosmetic injectable that can effectively eliminate the signs of aging without costing a fortune. Here at Ferrer & Monaghan Vein & Aesthetic Center, we offer a range of Juvéderm dermal fillers. If you would like to schedule a consultation, contact us online or visit us in Ithaca, NY.
What Is Juvéderm?
Juvéderm is a line of dermal fillers that use a gel-based formula injected beneath the skin’s surface to eliminate wrinkles and restore volume to your face. As a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment, Juvéderm does not require downtime or special post-treatment instructions. The Juvéderm range consists of several dermal fillers, each designed to address specific areas of the face.
Juvéderm fillers do not only reduce wrinkles and add volume. They also promote the production of collagen and elastin, leading to long-lasting results of smoother, healthier skin.
How Does Juvéderm Work?
Juvéderm is a hyaluronic acid filler. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in your body. However, as we age, our body’s production of hyaluronic acid decreases, leading to wrinkles and fine lines. This decline also results in less moisture retention, as hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin.
Due to its natural composition, there is little to no chance of developing an allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid. Juvéderm contains a synthetic version of hyaluronic acid, making it a safe option for those who may be allergic to animal-based products.
Juvéderm not only adds volume to hollow areas of the face but also stimulates collagen and elastin production, resulting in tighter, healthier-looking skin. The gel-like texture of Juvéderm restores volume to hollow areas of the face, which can make wrinkles and fine lines less noticeable.
The Benefits of Juvéderm
Juvéderm has unique benefits that set it apart from other products on the market. Here are some of the reasons why Juvéderm is ideal for those seeking a non-surgical treatment:
Long-Lasting Results
Unlike other cosmetic treatments, Juvéderm provides long-lasting results that can be enjoyed for up to two years in most cases.
Subtle Results
Many fillers can leave your face looking expressionless, but Juvéderm offers natural-looking and subtle results that won’t leave your face looking overdone.
Minimally-Invasive
Juvéderm is a minimally-invasive treatment, meaning it requires no downtime. In addition, your treatment sessions are quick and easy, with minimal discomfort.
Low-Risk
Since Juvéderm contains hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body, it is a low-risk cosmetic treatment with little to no chance of causing an allergic reaction.
Treats Different Types of Wrinkles
Juvéderm can treat static and dynamic wrinkles, making it a versatile option if you want to address different types of wrinkles during one session.
The Juvéderm Collection
The Juvéderm Collection is a group of injectables designed to target specific skin concerns. Understanding the differences between each filler can assist you in making an informed decision about your non-surgical treatment. Here’s what you should know about each Juvéderm product:
Juvéderm is one of the newest of the so-called “injectable fillers,” is used by cosmetic, dermatological and plastic surgeons to soften deep folds and reduce wrinkles in the faces of patients. The substance is largely hyaluronic acid, a substance normally found in the skin, muscles, and tendons of mammals. Approved in June 2006 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Juvéderm’s prime use is removing nasolabial folds, or “smile lines,” creases of skin which run from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth. It is also used as a lip augmentation agent, and to fill in hollow places and scars on the face. Juvéderm is also used by physicians to plump lips, which also lose fat and internal shape with normal aging.
The Juvederm collection is a popular choice for patients who want a versatile approach to aging. These fillers can target volume loss on several different areas of the face, and the results are immediate and long-lasting and look completely natural.
Juvéderm Volbella
Juvéderm Volbella can restore volume to the lips and provide a more defined lip line. As we age, our lips can lose volume, and the border between the lips and surrounding skin can become less defined. Volbella is a Juvéderm lip filler that restores volume and definition. The results of Volbella are natural-looking and subtle, providing facial balance.
Juvéderm Voluma
Juvéderm Voluma is primarily used to restore volume to the cheeks. It is normal for your cheeks to lose their volume, giving your face a hollow appearance. Voluma is a thicker gel specifically formulated to target the cheeks and restore volume. The results of Voluma can last up to two years, and the product can help to lift and contour the cheeks, giving the face a more youthful appearance.
As you age, it’s not just about lines and wrinkles. Your cheeks can lose volume and skin may begin to sag. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the firstand only FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume to your cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21. It can provide you contour and a subtle lift for up to two years with optimal treatment.
Juvéderm Vollure
On the other hand, Juvéderm Vollure is designed to treat deep facial folds. Vollure is a firmer gel than some of the other fillers in the Juvéderm group, making it ideal for treating more severe wrinkles and folds. Vollure can be used to treat the face and hands. The results are subtle and natural-looking.
Juvéderm Ultra
Juvéderm Ultra can enhance the appearance of your lips and treat marionette lines, which run from the mouth to the chin. Ultra is a thinner gel than some of the other Juvéderm products, making it an ideal Juvéderm lip filler.
Juvéderm Ultra Plus
Juvéderm Ultra Plus can effectively reduce the appearance of severe wrinkles and restore volume loss to hollow areas. Ultra Plus has a thicker gel consistency and contains lidocaine to ease any discomfort experiences during treatment. It can be used to address a range of concerns, including deep nasolabial folds and severe wrinkles around the mouth.
Juvederm Voluma is a dermal filler designed to add volume to the cheeks. With the aging process comes the inevitable flattening of the cheeks, but with Voluma, we can re-inject volume into the area, and the results will last approximately two years. We can also use Voluma to improve the appearance of the chin profile; post-treatment, results will last up to one year.
Juvederm Ultra is a lip filler that can restore volume to the lips that the aging process has stolen or augment the lips of those who want to improve their aesthetic appearance. Results last up to one year.
Volbella is another popular lip filler from this collection that can restore or add volume to the lips for aging or aesthetic purposes and smooth lines around the mouth. Post-treatment results last up to one year.
Volbella is another popular lip filler from this collection that can restore or add volume to the lips for aging or aesthetic purposes and smooth lines around the mouth. Post-treatment results last up to one year.
Ultra Plus is a filler from the Juvederm collection made of a thicker formula specifically designed to address deep-set lines and wrinkles. Results will last one year.
How Long Does Juvéderm Last?
Juvéderm is a temporary cosmetic treatment, but its effects are long-lasting compared to other non-surgical options. Generally, the results of Juvéderm can last up to two years, while in some cases, they may last only a year. However, the duration of the results differs depending on the area treated, the amount of the filler used, and your metabolism. It also depends on the type of filler used.
When the effects of Juvéderm wear off, you can simply schedule another treatment. Some patients prefer to get touch-up treatments before the effects completely vanish to maintain consistent results.
Experience the Benefits of the Juvéderm Collection
As you can see, Juvéderm is the perfect way to reduce the signs of aging. At Ferrer & Monaghan Vein & Aesthetic Center, we provide our patients with Juvéderm treatments. We can help you look and feel your best without invasive surgical procedures. For more information on Juvéderm, contact us online or call us at 607.499.4582 to schedule your consultation.
Dermal Fillers General Information
When it comes to dermal fillers, variety is key. For that reason, we offer several different dermal filler collections and formulas with unique ingredients to meet the needs of our patients. Our hyaluronic acid-based fillers will inject immediate volume into different areas of the face. We only use as much filler as you need to address hollow areas, lines, and wrinkles of different severity and areas that need added volume for feature enhancement or to combat aging.
Our collagen-stimulating fillers, also known as biostimulators, are unique in that, unlike hyaluronic acid-based fillers, they don’t inject immediate volume into the skin but instead stimulate natural collagen production.
The Treatment Process
At your consultation, the physician will discuss your goals and expectations. After an assessment, she will devise a personalized treatment plan for you with a thorough discussion of the recommended filler. The treatment typically takes 30 – 60 minutes. The area that is being treated will be cleansed with an antibacterial agent. The physician will make a series of marks and apply numbing as needed. The number of injections will depend on the area being treated and the amount of filler being used. When the treatment is complete, all the marks will be removed, ointment will be applied, and the application of ice will be used if necessary. There is typically minimal downtime with filler injections. Further discharge instructions will be provided at the time of treatment.
What is Facial Rejuvenation?
Facial sculpting–the combination of injectables (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport) and fillers (Voluma, Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero Balance, Perlane, Restylane, and Sculptra)–is an artistic endeavor that provides individualized results for your unique needs.
The wide range of products offered at Ferrer & Monaghan Vein and Aesthetic Center address wrinkles as well as the muscles that cause lines and furrows to form.
Fillers plump up wrinkles while other injectables prevent the muscle contractions that result in lines and wrinkles.
When used together, injectables and fillers can lead to improved and longer-lasting results, due to the decreased muscle movement slowing the re-absorption of the products used in the treatment.