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Juvederm Loma Linda
As we age our faces tend to bear the brunt of the years, developing lines and wrinkles that carry the weight of those years. While a select few wear these lines as a sort of badge of honor, the vast majority of people feel as though facial lines and wrinkles are a detriment to their physical appearance. Fortunately for such people there exists Juvederm. Juvederm is a facial “filler” which smooths out lines and wrinkles and leaves skin looking younger and healthier in the process.
Health First Medical Weight Loss & Skin Care offers Loma Linda Juvederm services to any person who might find themselves dissatisfied with their physical appearance. If you want healthy and rejuvenated skin, our Juvederm services can help.
What Is Juvederm?
Unlike Botox which is a cultivated byproduct of a different bacterium, Juvederm is a cross linked product made from hyaluronic acid which itself is a byproduct of the Streptococcus bacteria. While most people will shudder seeing the word “Strep”, the truth is that Juvederm is safe for use when administered by medical professionals and it is used in a variety of different ways throughout the world of modern medicine. It’s cosmetic properties however are what it’s best known for and rightfully so. Juvederm is created through a manufacturing process called “Hylacross” which is what gives Juvederm it’s smooth gel-like properties. It is also a very resilient product as well; capable of producing long lasting results.
juvederm Before and After*
Dermal Fillers for Hollow Under-Eyes
As we age, hollowness can affect the entire under-eye area to the upper cheeks or the small area directly below the eyes, known as the tear trough. In addition, the under-eye area can become hollowed due to several factors such as genetics, volume loss, or even environment and health factors such as excessive sun exposure or unhealthy habits like smoking. Whatever the cause, there is an easy and effective way to reduce the appearance of under-eye hollows and achieve a more restored, rejuvenated, and youthful look to the eyes and face.
Under-eye fillers reverse the noticeable signs of aging due to hollowness. One of the most popular uses for Hyaluronic acid fillers is relieving tired, sunken eyes that age your appearance. If you struggle with sunken, hollow under-eyes, fillers can help reverse the signs of aging and reduce the hollow look.
Fillers are minimally invasive and require little to no downtime. The best part, they achieve immediate results. Patients who commit to under-eye fillers see a visible, instant improvement in tired, sunken under eyes. Health First Medical is proud to now offer under-eye fillers to our patients. You can reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve facial symmetry, and enhance the lips and cheeks, but they can also reduce deep indentations under the eyes.
When Will You See Significant Results?
The vast majority of patients notice the effects of Juvederm immediately following their injections. A select few however will have to wait a day or two for the swelling around their injection sites to subside before seeing results. As it pertains to exactly how long the results of Juvederm last, well that varies from patient to patient though the overwhelming vast majority of persons can expect their face to retain a young and healthy appearance for up to one full year. Those that allow follow up treatments to lapse will notice that the lines and wrinkles eradicated by Juvederm begin to slowly return after the one year mark.
How Juvederm Works
Juvederm is a facial filler and while Botox achieves success through paralyzation of facial muscles and blocking brain impulses to the face, Juvederm adds volume to facial tissue with its hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural occurring substance in the human body though as we age its levels steadily decrease. Juvederm simply send the body a fresh supply. The result is a healthier, younger, and line free face.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Like all other medical cosmetic treatments Juvederm has it’s share of side effects. All of these are relatively minor however and generally do not last more than a few days. Juvederm patients sometimes experience redness at injection sites as well as some tenderness. They may also notice small lumps and/or bumps at or around the areas where the product was injected. Lastly a small number of patients report minor pain or itching near injection sites. Again, these are all very minor and disappear within the first week of treatment.
Recovery Time
The time it takes to recover from Juvederm injections is minimal and patients can return to their daily responsibilities right away. It is important to note however that patients should avoid wearing makeup, engaging in strenuous activity, stay out of the sun, and abstain from alcohol for a 24 hour period following injections.
Dermal Fillers FAQs
Juvederm XC helps replace the HA your skin has lost, adding volume to smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm XC achieves its smooth consistency due to an innovative manufacturing process called HYLACROSS technology.
HYLACROSS gives Juvederm XC its unique smooth-gel properties as well as robust gel structure that holds up over time. That’s why Juvederm XC is the first smooth-consistency HA gel and the only HA filler that’s FDA approved *to last up to 1 year with only 1 treatment.
Although Juvederm is safe, as is the case with anything else, there are sometimes side effects to consider. In the case of Juvederm however the most severe side effects reported are mild swelling, tenderness, or itching at injection sites. These side effects typically do not last more than a few days but make remain for up to one week. In addition to side effects patients should avoid strenuous exercise immediately following treatment as well as excessive exposure to both the sun and heat. Ignoring these suggestions may result in swelling and temporary redness. Women whom wear makeup will also want to consult with our in house physician in order to determine when it is once more safe to apply cosmetics.
Juvederm has been deemed safe by the FDA and is used as a soft tissue filler in additional medical procedures, particularly those associated with HIV treatments. Of course, as is the case with all medicine, some patients will experience some minor side effects. Fortunately the redness, bruising, and itching sometimes associated with Juvederm is minor and lasts no more than a few days.
Why Health First?
Health First Medical Weight Loss & Skin Care is deeply invested in helping its patients look and feel their best. This is why we offer Loma Linda Juvederm along side several other treatments. While we are certainly proud of the success our patients have with the product it is our approach to care that we are most proud of. While there are many health offices that simply administer injections and send patients on their way, Health First invests in its patients. Through compassionate and attentive care our patients find not only a rejuvenated face but support and peace of mind as well. We offer consultations both with a physician and with our personable and knowledgeable staff. We believe that by building a rapport with our patients we foster trust and confidence in our services and our office.
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