Wrinkle Cream Reviews 1
Overview
Juvederm is an injectable hyaluronic acid filler that was created by the company famous for Botox, Allergan, Inc. Juvederm aims to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles by injecting a gel that includes hyaluroic acid directly into any problem areas you may have. Juvederm is FDA approved and is supposed to last as long as one year per injection session.
Juvederm presents itself not only as an alternative to Botox, but also as an accompanying treatment. Botox is famously known to relax the facial muscles, which gives the skin a smoother appearance but doesn’t always get rid of the more pronounced folds and wrinkles. Juvederm claims to provide a very smooth and natural look that is also superior than other dermal fillers that use collagen.
Product Details
Juvederm can only be administered by a health care professional since it is an injectable gel. Juvederm is injected directly under the skin to help add volume to your skin and help reduce the appearance of deep folds and wrinkles.
The manufacturers website says that Juvederm is one of the smoothest consistency gels available, especially when compared to some other hyaluronic acid fillers that tend to be “grainy.” There are pictures of Juvederm granules and a competitors granules shown on the website for comparison. The website also claims that 90% of people seeking injectable filler treatments preferred Juvederm to other brands. There isn’t much information about this study and they don’t tell us who participated or how the results were collected.
The entire process of having Juvederm injected lasts only around 15 minutes so it is a very short office visit. There is a possibility you will develop side effects such as redness, tenderness, swelling, and itching but it depends on the sensitivity of your skin and on other factors.
The official website doesn’t have a full ingredients listing available.
The Good
- Procedure is very short. The injection itself takes around 15 minutes.
- Created by Allergan Inc., who also manufacture the very popular Botox injection treatment.
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The Bad
- Expensive. The average cost for Juvederm is between $350 and $400 per treatment.
- Targets only very specific areas that are prone to deep wrinkles.
- Side effects may last for a week.
- Not all users are comfortable with injections.
The Bottom Line
Injection treatments are not for everyone. Injections can be scary for many people and have various side effects associated with them. If you have tried Botox and like the results but feel that you still have a few problem areas, Juvederm might be worth checking out. It can be the fine-tuning compared to Botox’s broad strokes. However, topical creams in the anti-aging field are making great strides very regularly so it might be in your best interest to give a few highly rated wrinkle creams a shot before you opt for injection treatments. Before deciding on Juvederm, make sure you consult your health care professional and see if they feel you are a good candidate for Juvederm. They may be able to present you with some alternatives you may have overlooked.
I had Juviderm done on a deep crease that developed on my face over a year ago. It is GONE! The doctor told me that it’s possible that it sort of calcified and caused the crease or scar to completely disappear. It’s amazing. I have also had my lips done and it’s a really nice improvement. My lips are by nature rather thin and I’ve only had a couple of procedures done over the past 2 years and they look nice. I recommend it. It’s NOT completely painless, but the stinging from the shot is just for a short period of time… 5 to 10 minutes or so, and you’re done. The doctor will numb you up, like at the dentist, if you request it.
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I have had several injections of Juvederm Ultra over the last year. I have had no problems with injection site swelling or bruising. My problem after I leave the spa, I look great for 3-4 weeks, but by 5the 6th week my wrinkles are back(only not hardly as deep). I am so depressed about this. I had a stroke 5 years ago and brain surgery and needed something to make me feel better about myself. Why does product that is supposedto last up to a year, not last on me ? Everyone else that gets it at this spa looks good. Help me Please.
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Betty Hellige Reply:
July 12th, 2010 at 7:48 pm
Perhaps you should get the Juvederm injections at a doctor’s office who has had lots of experience injecting it. I would stay away from “spas” for important, costly procedures like this. If you did go to a reputable doctor for your injections, I would research others in your area so you could get a more long lasting effect for your money!
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Jenny Grubbs Reply:
July 15th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I had it done about 4 months ago and I can see the lines are starting to come back. I went to the professional health care office. my question is have anybody ever heard excessive sweating can cause gel to dissolve faster?
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Have anybody ever heard excessive sweating can cause gel to dissolve faster? I had it done 4 months ago and I can start to see lines coming back…
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I was told that a juvederm injection could be done to alleviate veins under my eyes. I don’t see anything about this on your site. Is this possible. I was told an injection would be done on either side of my nose next to the eye area.
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I had Juvederm infected in nasal folds and lips. About 30 minutes afer, the pain was so bad. Felt like it was up in the checks and down through
my chin. Very painful for hours. I have had Restylane injection since 2006 and never had this type of pain after the injectons. Is this common? And whatwould cause so much Pain? Thank you
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I have heard that juvederm is better than restylane, is that true?
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I had an injection of juviderm about 4 months ago and it still looks beautiful. I am 66 yrs of and I can’t wait to have it done again. Not yet I don’t need it
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Pat Reply:
July 31st, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Hi, I would like to know where you had the Juvederm. I was told due to my age I wasn’t a good candiate and that surgery would be a better option.
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Pat Reply:
July 31st, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I need to add I am 66 yrs old.I wanted the injection for laugh lines.
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Julie Reply:
August 16th, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I’m 53 yrs old and considering rejuvederm injections for deep folds around the mouth & fill out my very thin lips. I scheduled the procedure 2 months ago but cancelled. I’m looking for a very reputable Dr.from someone that’s had excellent results.
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