Restore Volume.
Refine Your Features.
JUVÉDERM® hyaluronic-acid fillers can restore facial volume, soften selected folds and lines, and enhance facial contours with treatment tailored to your individual anatomy.
What Is JUVÉDERM®?
JUVÉDERM® is a family of injectable dermal fillers formulated with hyaluronic acid, or HA—a substance that occurs naturally within the body and helps tissues retain moisture and volume.
As the face changes with age, volume can diminish in areas such as the cheeks, lips, and tissues surrounding the mouth. Those changes can make folds appear deeper and facial contours less defined.
Dr. Charles Slack uses appropriate JUVÉDERM® formulations to restore volume, soften selected facial folds and lines, and enhance contours while maintaining a natural-looking result.
What Gives JUVÉDERM® Its Volume-Restoring Effect?
Hyaluronic acid is naturally present within the skin and connective tissues. One of its important characteristics is its ability to attract and retain water.
JUVÉDERM® uses specially formulated hyaluronic-acid gels to add volume in carefully selected locations beneath the skin.
Different members of the JUVÉDERM® family have different properties and are intended for different treatment areas. That makes product selection an important part of the treatment plan.
Volume Where It's Needed
Instead of changing muscle activity, JUVÉDERM® places hyaluronic-acid gel into selected tissues to improve volume, contour, or the appearance of certain folds and lines.
What Can JUVÉDERM® Treat?
The appropriate treatment area depends on the specific JUVÉDERM® formulation being used and your individual anatomy.
Nasolabial Folds
Folds extending from the sides of the nose toward the corners of the mouth can become more pronounced as facial volume and tissue support change.
Marionette Lines
Lines extending downward from the corners of the mouth may be softened with appropriate filler treatment.
Cheeks & Midface
Certain JUVÉDERM® products may be used to restore or enhance cheek volume and improve midface contour.
Lips
Appropriate JUVÉDERM® formulations can enhance lip volume, definition, shape, or age-related volume loss.
Lines Around the Mouth
Selected fine lines surrounding the mouth may also be appropriate for treatment depending on the product used.
Facial Contour
Filler can sometimes be used to refine proportions and restore support in areas affected by facial volume loss.
JUVÉDERM® vs. BOTOX®
Both are injectable treatments, but they address different causes of facial aging.
Adds or Restores Volume
JUVÉDERM® uses hyaluronic-acid gel to restore volume or improve contour in selected facial tissues.
- Facial folds
- Cheek volume
- Lip enhancement
- Selected contour concerns
Reduces Muscle Activity
BOTOX® temporarily reduces selected muscle activity responsible for dynamic expression lines.
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines
- Crow's feet
- Expression-related wrinkles
Some patients benefit from one treatment while others may benefit from a carefully planned combination approach.
Facial Balance Matters More Than Syringes
Injectable treatment should not be based simply on placing filler wherever a line appears.
Dr. Slack evaluates facial proportions, existing volume, tissue quality, symmetry, movement, and the relationship between different areas of the face before recommending treatment.
In some cases, improving surrounding facial support may create a more balanced result than directly treating a single fold or line.
Restore what has changed while preserving the features that make your face uniquely yours.
Good Candidates for JUVÉDERM®
A consultation is the best way to determine whether filler is appropriate for the changes you would like to address.
Volume Loss
You are bothered by age-related loss of fullness or facial support.
Facial Folds
You have selected folds or lines that may benefit from additional soft-tissue volume.
Contour Enhancement
You want subtle enhancement of areas such as the cheeks or lips.
Realistic Expectations
You understand that filler is temporary and cannot correct every aspect of facial aging.
Your medical history, medications, allergies, previous injectable treatments, skin condition, and other health factors should be reviewed before treatment.
A Filler Plan Designed Around Your Face
Your consultation begins with identifying what you would like to improve—not selecting a product first.
Dr. Slack evaluates facial structure and determines whether filler is appropriate, which formulation may best suit the treatment area, and how much correction is reasonable.
He can also explain when BOTOX®, Sculptra®, another injectable, or a surgical procedure may better address a particular concern.
Which areas should be treated
Which JUVÉDERM® formulation is appropriate
How much volume is appropriate
Where the product should be placed
What degree of change is realistic
The JUVÉDERM® Treatment Process
Treatment is performed in the office using carefully planned injections based on your anatomy and desired result.
Evaluate
Dr. Slack assesses the treatment area and your overall facial proportions.
Select
The appropriate filler formulation and amount are selected.
Inject
The filler is carefully placed into predetermined areas using an appropriate injection technique.
Review
The treated area is evaluated and aftercare instructions are provided.
When Will I See My Results?
One of the characteristics of hyaluronic-acid fillers is that additional volume is generally visible immediately after treatment.
However, temporary swelling can initially influence the appearance of the treated area. The result becomes easier to evaluate as swelling resolves and the tissues settle.
Dr. Slack will explain what you can reasonably expect from the specific treatment area and product being used.
Immediate Volume. Refined as Swelling Resolves.
The initial result can be seen quickly, but it is important to allow the treated tissue time to settle before judging the final appearance.
How Long Does JUVÉDERM® Last?
JUVÉDERM® results are temporary, but there is not one duration that applies to every treatment.
Longevity depends on the specific formulation used, treatment area, facial movement, amount injected, metabolism, and individual patient characteristics.
Dr. Slack can give you a more useful estimate once the specific product and treatment area have been selected.
- Specific JUVÉDERM® product
- Treatment location
- Amount injected
- Facial movement
- Individual metabolism
What Can I Expect After Treatment?
Temporary injection-site reactions can occur following hyaluronic-acid filler treatment.
Swelling
Redness
Tenderness
Bruising
Firmness
Itching
If filler enters a blood vessel, serious complications can occur. Dr. Slack will discuss relevant risks, warning signs, and post-treatment instructions before treatment.
JUVÉDERM® Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about filler treatment, results, downtime, and facial rejuvenation.
JUVÉDERM® is a family of injectable dermal fillers made with hyaluronic acid. Depending on the formulation, treatment may restore volume, soften selected facial folds, or enhance facial contours.
No. JUVÉDERM® is a hyaluronic-acid dermal filler that adds or restores volume. BOTOX® Cosmetic temporarily reduces selected muscle activity responsible for certain expression lines.
Different JUVÉDERM® products are designed for different treatment areas. Depending on the formulation, treatment may address facial folds, cheeks, lips, lines around the mouth, and other appropriate volume or contour concerns.
Added volume is generally visible immediately after JUVÉDERM® treatment. Temporary swelling may initially affect the appearance, so the result becomes easier to evaluate as the tissues settle.
It can. Product selection, placement, and the amount injected all influence the result. Dr. Slack tailors treatment to the patient's facial anatomy and desired degree of correction.
There is no single duration for every treatment. Longevity varies according to the specific product, treatment area, amount injected, facial movement, and individual patient factors.
Most patients return to many normal daily activities soon after treatment. Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness, firmness, or bruising can occur.
Patients generally feel brief pressure or pinching during injections. Comfort options can be discussed, and some JUVÉDERM® formulations contain lidocaine.
Yes, when appropriate. The treatments address different causes of facial aging, so they may complement one another as part of an individualized facial rejuvenation plan.
No. Depending on the formulation, JUVÉDERM® may also restore facial volume or enhance contours in areas such as the cheeks or lips.
No. Filler can restore volume and improve selected contours, but it cannot remove substantial loose skin or reproduce the structural changes achieved with facial surgery.
JUVÉDERM® is temporary. As the filler is gradually absorbed, the treated area generally moves back toward its pretreatment appearance rather than requiring continued treatment.
Restore Volume Without Losing What Makes You Look Like You
Meet with Dr. Charles Slack to discuss your facial concerns and determine whether JUVÉDERM®, another injectable, or a different treatment is right for you.
