Age equals wrinkles, but with Juvéderm®®, it doesn’t have to. Juvéderm® is an injectable hyaluronic acid filler that smooths wrinkles and restores a youthful facial appearance. Even better, this treatment is non-surgical, so you won’t need incisions, stitches, or a lengthy recovery period to enjoy its benefits.
Does Juvéderm® sound like a treatment you need to try? Keep reading to learn how to treat your wrinkles with Juvéderm® and Dr. Sara Yegiyants.
What Is Juvéderm®?
Juvéderm® is a type of dermal filler. Basically, fillers are injected into the skin where they can restore facial contours, rebuild volume, and improve signs of aging like wrinkles. There are many types of cosmetic fillers; Juvéderm® is a hyaluronic acid filler because it is made of hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the skin, joints, and eyes. It binds to water, helping keep the skin moist, supple, and hydrated. Juvéderm® contains a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid.
When Juvéderm® is injected into the skin, it replaces facial volume that has been lost to aging. We use it to fill in wrinkles and to restore youthful facial contours. Juvéderm® is even used to volumize the lips in our non-surgical lip augmentation.
I Want to Treat My Wrinkles with Juvéderm®: What Next?
Treating your wrinkles with Juvéderm® starts with a phone call to Dr. Yegiyants. Contact our office to schedule a consultation.
When it is time for your appointment, you’ll meet with a member of our team to discuss your treatment goals. Safety is our priority, so we’ll also talk about your medical history to ensure this treatment is safe for you. Juvéderm® is safe for most patients, even those with some health conditions and concerns. If Juvéderm® isn’t the best option to achieve your aesthetic goals, we can recommend other treatments like microneedling, nano fat grafting, or a surgical facelift.
Juvéderm® is administered by injection. Your injector will examine your skin and pinpoint the best areas to place each injection. The skin is cleaned to ensure a safe procedure. If desired, your injector can apply a topical numbing cream, but most patients find their injectors are very tolerable without this extra step. Small injections of Juvéderm® are placed in the skin. The injected areas are carefully massaged to ensure the filler is properly placed. And that’s it. After your injections, you can return to your regular activities almost immediately. Treatment usually takes less than 30 minutes.
Results are immediately visible, but as redness and swelling fade, they will improve. We ask patients to return to our office every 6-9 months to receive touch-up injections. Juvéderm® is often paired with other cosmetic injectables like Botox®®.
Schedule Your Juvéderm® Treatment with Dr. Yegiyants
Juvéderm® is a great way to smooth wrinkles without surgery. If you’re ready to learn more or want to schedule your visit to our office, call us at (805) 682-1731. If you have unwanted wrinkles, ask us if Juvéderm® in Santa Barbara, CA is right for you.