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How Does Juvederm Smooth Your Skin?

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One of the most profound and immediately noticeable visible signs of aging is a loss of volume and elasticity in the skin. These two declining factors are the root causes of appearance concerns like fine lines, expression lines, and wrinkles, as well as hollowness in the face. When you want to restore your facial volume, you need to use the best treatments available. At Adoro Medical Spa in Severna Park, MD we know that one of the most reliable volume-restoration treatments is Juvederm.

How Does Juvederm Smooth Your Skin?

Juvederm is part of a family of other facial fillers that restore volume to the skin. As an anti-aging rejuvenation treatment, this particular filler has a reputation for producing reliable, long-lasting results in virtually all patients. Dermal fillers such as this one are designed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. But how does this filler successfully smooth your skin texture? The secret is the key active ingredient.

Hyaluronic Acid

The entire Juvederm family of products is formulated with one key active ingredient at the forefront: hyaluronic acid. Whether the consistency is gel-like or silky smooth, the efficacy of hyaluronic acid is an unrivaled, natural source of skin support that can dramatically improve the appearance and texture of the skin.

Hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the body, can restore the youthful suppleness and volume of skin on the face. With this particular filler, hyaluronic acid works to naturally fill the loss of volume in the face, such as in the cheeks, around the eyes, and near the mouth.

Why Hyaluronic Acid Is Important

Hyaluronic acid is an important compound for skin support. As with collagen, all people produce plenty of hyaluronic acid in their youth, and this production begins to decrease as we age. With less hyaluronic acid, the skin becomes thinner and drier, and supportive proteins like collagen begin to dwindle faster. Hyaluronic acid is important to the restoration of skin volume because this acid is responsible for retaining moisture in the skin and feeding proteins such as collagen.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

What Can You Expect Before Treatment?

Like any other cosmetic treatment, you will need to follow some steps to prepare for treatment, such as:

Consultation

You will need to attend a consultation appointment to determine if you are a qualified candidate for this treatment. We will discuss your appearance-related concerns and examine the treatment area: particularly the volume and elasticity of your skin. We will gather some information about you, including general medical history, any potential drug allergies, cosmetic treatments you have had in the past, and your general lifestyle habits.

Most patients are qualified for this treatment, however, it is standard practice to conduct an allergy test for first-time patients. We may also explore additional treatment options that may be better suited to your needs or work with you to include treatments on your treatment plan to achieve all of your desired appearance goals.

Pre-Treatment

Before your treatment, we will provide you with a list of pre-treatment instructions. The pre-treatment instructions are standard rules to prepare you for successful treatment. Some pre-treatment instructions will include:

  • Avoid using alcohol or tobacco products
  • Do not use Retinol products
  • Stop taking certain supplements
  • Schedule other treatments at least 2 weeks before the appointment

 

What Can You Expect During Treatment?

From start to finish, this treatment generally takes about 30 minutes to complete, meaning it is your typical “lunchtime” treatment. The treatment itself is simple and involves only two main steps.

Step One: Preparation

We will prepare your skin for treatment by cleansing and sanitizing the skin surface to remove any dirt, oil, or make-up. At patient request, we can apply a topical numbing cream to ensure comfort during the treatment. If you are interested in using a topical numbing cream, please inform us beforehand so we can be prepared at the start of your appointment.

Step Two: Filler Injection

The injections for this Juverderm filler treatment involve the use of a thin sterile needle, which will be used to inject the hyaluronic acid solution into specified treatment areas. It is typical for your treatment to involve multiple small injections to produce the ideal desired results. Depending on how many areas of concern you have, this portion of your treatment may involve several injections for optimal results.

What Can You Expect After Treatment?

The period of time after your Juverderm treatment is dedicated to ensuring a good recovery and results. During this time, you may be scheduled for a follow-up appointment to check that you are responding well to the treatment. We may also include a touch-up appointment if the first treatment did not produce the exact desired results you wanted the first time around.

Post-Treatment

After your treatment, we will provide you a list of post-treatment instructions to help guide you through the recovery period. It is important to follow these post-treatment instructions to make sure you receive the desired results from treatment. Some post-treatment instructions may include:

  • Avoid using alcohol or tobacco products
  • Do not touch, rub, or massage the face
  • Stop taking certain supplements
  • Do not use Retinol products
  • Sleep on your back
  • Avoid excess heat, sweating, or strenuous exercise
  • Do not stay in direct sunlight
  • Use SPF protection in the sun

We may also give you advice on how to care for skin after the treatment, such as directions on how to use cold compresses. After your treatment, you are free to use make-up and return to most of your normal daily activities, including driving, work, and errands.

When Can You See Results?

The results from your treatment will be most obvious about 2 weeks after your treatment. Some patients report noticing results as soon as 3 to 7 days after treatment in the form of improved skin texture. After 2 weeks, the results of this treatment will continue to improve until they hit a peak at about 3 to 4 weeks, which is when the hyaluronic acid begins supporting freshly produced collagen.

How Long Do Results Last?

On average, one treatment with this filler can last for about 4 to 6 months at a time. Certain fillers in this family, such as Ultra Plus, can last for up to 9 months. The results from this treatment last depending on certain variables, such as your age, the condition of your skin, and how well you are responding to treatment.

Will You Need Follow-Up Treatments?

If you enjoy the results produced by this treatment, then you will normally require follow-up treatments to maintain the results. Because the treatment lasts an average of at least 4 months, we generally recommend patients have regularly scheduled appointments about 3 times a year to maintain results. Depending on how well you respond to the treatment, you may require fewer appointments to maintain desired results.

Is This Treatment Safe?

The entire family of Juvederm products is FDA-approved to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as restore the volume of skin to a more youthful state. Because this treatment is FDA approved, that means it has passed several clinical trials and studies and has been found safe for use on the majority of people. This treatment also produces reliable results for virtually all patients.

Is There a Best Time for This Treatment?

Unlike certain other cosmetic treatments, and particularly energy-based treatments, there is no best time to have a facial filler. Dermal fillers are treatments that can be performed
at any time of the year without any concern for weather exposure. This treatment can be done all year round.

However, if you are using this treatment to prepare for an important life event, then we recommend you schedule your treatment appointment for at least 1 month before your event. This allows the treatment time to settle in and begin working to improve your appearance.

Can You Combine This Treatment?

Absolutely! In fact, facial fillers are treatments that are highly compatible with most other cosmetic treatments. It is common for a dermal filler to be just one of the routine treatments used to maintain your appearance alongside other treatments. At our clinic, the most commonly combined treatments with this filler include:

Botox

Botox is a dermal injectable treatment that uses a neurotoxin to relax the muscles in the face to smooth the appearance of severe and moderate wrinkles, particularly on the forehead and between the eyebrows.

Although Botox is also an injectable treatment, it is compatible for use with fillers because it addresses a different cause of facial wrinkles. While a filler restores volume, Botox temporarily removes the primary cause of wrinkles, which is tense facial muscles.

Laser Skin Resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing is a type of energy-based treatment that is designed to address superficial skin concerns, such as dark spots, uneven pigmentation, sun damage, acne, and acne scars. At our clinic, we offer both CO2 laser and IPL laser treatments. Each of these treatments perfects the surface of the skin to rejuvenate and revitalize your appearance.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is an advanced exfoliating technique that removes dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, stimulates blood flow in the skin, and encourages a more rapid turn over of new skin cells. By itself, microdermabrasion can painlessly improve the overall appearance of your skin as well as
soften fine lines, improve skin tone, and control acne.

Thermage

Thermage is another energy-based treatment that can restore and improve your overall appearance. Thermage uses radiofrequency energy, which penetrates the surface of the skin to stimulate collagen production in the sub-dermal layers. Thermage treatments can greatly reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and works seamlessly with volume restoration treatments like facial fillers.

Who Are Good Candidates?

Facial fillers are some of the easiest and safest cosmetic treatments available to patients and can easily be combined with several other treatments. Good candidates for this treatment include those who are seeking a simple and easy to maintain rejuvenating treatment. You may be a good candidate if you want to:

  • Improve skin elasticity
  • Restore skin volume
  • Correct dry and thin skin
  • Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
  • Increase collagen production
  • Use a nature-based treatment

 

Rejuvenate With Juvederm Today!

You don’t have to live with the most visible signs of aging. Restoring lost facial volume is a breeze with the right cosmetic treatment. If you are interested in the benefits of a rejuvenating anti-aging treatment like Juvederm, reach out today to Adoro Medical Spa in Severna Park, MD, serving the whole Annapolis and Columbia area. We look forward to helping you achieve your ideal appearance goals.

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Outstanding Service

by Ronald Falciano

Jun14,2022

I have nothing but the most outstanding of praise for the staff and Doctor Pacheco for the professional treatment and the kindest of care during my surgery and aftercare. I will be returning soon to take more years of my face. I was treated with total respect and dignity and highly recommend all to go here and feel, you are in the best of care. A special shout out to Shelley Robinson, who really put me at ease throughout my procedure and today as well.

Category: eyelid surgery * Individual results may vary.

Heartfelt Thanks!

by Marsha

Jan14,2020

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pacheco and her very professional and caring staff. I have been a patient as of 2019 when I sought help to correct some facial issues and asymmetry due to a medical condition. For years I had felt that nothing significant could be done but then I was referred to Dr. Pacheco’s practice. She suggested a number of procedures—thermage, Botox and fillers—and proceeded cautiously and conservatively at each step. I have been amazed and delighted with the improvements that have been made! My confidence and self image have greatly improved. Many, many thanks again to all at Adoro!

Category: botox & injectables * Individual results may vary.

Delighted with results

by Susan Cecere

Dec10,2019

From the minute you walk in the office you feel cared for and your concerns are respected. Everyone is professional! A great experience from start to finish. I am very happy with my results - and you can tell everyone in the office is happy for you!

Category: eyelid surgery * Individual results may vary.

You one of God’s great artists!

by April

Nov28,2016

You have probably heard this a million times, but I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to tell you know much your compassionate care has meant to me. Not only do you have a careful touch and concerned heart, but you have true “gifted” talent of healing and recreating people’s lives. You one of God’s great artists!

Category: other * Individual results may vary.

I am looking forward to seeing you in a couple months

by Ruth

Nov28,2016

What amazing things happen when I connect with your office! I just love being there – your office energy is 100% positive and my results were very pleasing. The first day was a great reunion and the results were very pleasing. The second day – what a hoot! It was a memory making experience. You are just wonderful. Thank you for being such great people and I love you all! I am looking forward to seeing you in a couple months. What fun!

Category: other * Individual results may vary.

Book your appointments today

by Shane

Nov28,2016

Was just at adoro yesterday. It was a wonderfull experiance as always. Friendly staff relaxing enviroment, the staff always makes you feel welcome and glad to see u. I love going there and cant wait till my next appointment. Definatly the best injectables i have ever had and the skin care products are amazing and very affordable! Book your appointments today.

Category: botox & injectables * Individual results may vary.

I wanted to thank you

by Mary

Nov28,2016

I wanted to thank you and your staff at the Center for Eye & Laser Surgery for the two procedures I recently had. Any feelings of uneasiness or fear that I had prior to the surgeries were eliminated through my discussions with you. It’s not easy to turn over one’s eyes or facial appearance to someone else. However, I just felt really comfortable in what you were telling me and the manner in which you conveyed it. In re-reading some of the information presented at one of your seminars, I noted that you “feel it is of utmost importance that individuals be well-informed prior o undergoing any medical treatment.” Through your seminar, Open Your Eyes to the Possibilities, and discussions with you, I felt as thought I was well-informed, and prepared to make the decision regarding my surgeries. My best wishes to you as you continue to serve others with your expertise and compassion.

Category: eyelid surgery * Individual results may vary.

I had found the right person I could totally trust

by Ruth

Nov28,2016

For years, I had very heavy, drooping eyelids and when I read, I had to hold them up with my fingers. That is when I decided to see my ophthalmologist who advised me that surgery would take care of my problem. After a couple of years of searching, I found the Center for Eye & Laser Surgery and Dr. Pacheco – so I called for an appointment. Upon arriving at the office, I noticed the competence and the friendliness and found that quite standard. Talk with the Dr., I knew that I had found the right person I could totally trust. The day of surgery, I received the same competence and friendliness. Today, a few years later – it is still one of my favorite stories to tell. I did not want to keep the surgery a secret! I think everyone needs to support one another with their honesty. I have had a lovely result, and after several years….my eyelids are still looking good. Best of all, I can read without the assistance of using my fingers to hold my eyelids open.

Category: eyelid surgery * Individual results may vary.

I will ONLY see Dr. Pacheco now

by Gini

Nov28,2016

I would like to thank you for the wonderful treatments on my face and neck over the past year. I was feeling very, very old. I had a sagging chin, droopy eyelids, crow’s feet and many lines around the mouth. My first consult resulted in Thermage, an un-painful, two-hour treatment which tightened my face and would continue to progress over a six month period. In April, we started (4) Fraxil Laser treatments which removed many layers of skin, blending the end result of flawless skin and leaving me with no age spots – feeling many years younger! Several weeks later I returned for Botox and just enough Juvederm around my mouth and lips. I’m running into many people I haven’t seen in ages and they ask me what I have been doing to look so great. I just slip them Dr. Pacheco’s card. I would recommend the Center for Eyes & Laser Surgery to anyone. I will ONLY see Dr. Pacheco now.

Category: botox & injectables * Individual results may vary.

I just wanted to thank you

by Barbara

Nov28,2016

I just wanted to thank you for the care I received during my recent surgeries and post-op care. It was a very scary time for me and I appreciate your helping me through it. I also wanted to let you know what a special staff you have. They were all very friendly and caring – it was the most positive experience I have ever had in a medical office (and at my age, there have been a few!).

Category: eyelid surgery * Individual results may vary.

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