Get Plump Lips!

Published on Monday, November 02, 2009

 

 JUVÉDERM™ is a “next generation“ smooth gel, non-animal dermal filler offering a natural look/feel and long lasting results for up to six months or longer.

JUVÉDERM™ dermal filler is approved to last up to a year because it’s the only dermal filler currently available with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid.  Bigger lips and lip lines are treated depending on your objectives.  There are two areas of consideration in lip injections for bigger lips. One is the increased definition of the vermilion border. The other is the actual increase in volume of the lip needed. A third, no less important consideration is whether the upper, or lower lip, or both, need to have the volume increased. All these have to be discussed and decided upon by both the patient and doctor well before the procedure before anything is done for best results.

Injection of Juvaderm usually starts near the corner of the lips and works its way toward the center. However technics vary depending on the practitioner and the client. The injected area is manipulated and molded during and after the injection of Juvaderm to ensure ideal shaped bigger lips. Immediately after lip injections the lips tend to be more swollen than the ideal results because of manipulation. Swelling normally diminishes within 24 hours - 2days. It is thus advised that the patient returns after at least one week for reassessment and reinjection of Juvaderm for bigger lips, if necessary. 

All other currently approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers use a gel particle suspension formulation. These gel particles can be visibly seen as opposed to the smoother formulation used in JUVÉDERM™. The smooth consistency of JUVÉDERM™ dermal filler also may help to minimize the discomfort that can sometimes occur during the injection procedure.

Before your Juvederm treatment:

• Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's Wort, or high dose of Vitamin E supplements for one week prior to your treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site.

After your Juvederm treatment:

• You may experience redness, swelling and bruising after your treatment, which is normal and will usually resolve within a few days.
• You may apply 100% mineral makeup immediately after treatment.
• The use of Arnica and Bromelain tablets is recommended following your treatment to minimize bruising and swelling.
• You may experience tenderness in the treated area. Apply cold compresses to ease pain and minimize swelling.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours after treatment
• Avoid sun exposure and exposure to intense heat until redness or swelling is completely resolved.
• Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas.

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