Everyone ages and while many of us do not mind looking "mature" we do not want to be called "old." The difference between "mature" and "old" can be a thin line or several thin lines around the corners of your eyes and mouth. To keep from crossing the border to "old" you may have considered BOTOX or other types of facial fillers, but the frozen face stereotype or the idea of becoming dependent on a product you have to reapply every few months may be enough to be pushing you toward just "growing old gracefully."
Collagen is not the only facial filler that can remove fine lines and wrinkles, and Juvderm is one facial filler that can offer you the nudge you need from the "old" side of the line back to where you want to be.
Composition of Juvderm
Juvderm is a gel comprised of hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally exists in your skin and can return volume and moisture to your skin and reduce or erase the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Additionally, Juvderm lasts two to three times as long as BOTOX, on average, and creates natural-looking smooth skin, instead of a wide-eyed or puffy-skinned look that some facial fillers have gained the stereotype of creating.
Benefits of Juvderm
While other hyaluronic acid fillers are available, Juvderm treatments are approved as a one-year treatment by the FDA, the longest treatment term of approved facial fillers. Benefits of Juvderm include:
Made of naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid
Does not require allergy tests
Treatments are approved for a year
Is preferred over collagen fillers by test volunteers
Creates natural-looking smooth skin
Reduces lines and wrinkles and helps hydrate skin
Expectations and Limitations
No skin treatment can make a 70-year-old woman look 25. However, some facial fillers better achieve certain goals than others. You should be sure that your own expectations are realistic before beginning any type of cosmetic treatment. If you suffer from excessive aging, your plastic surgeon may recommend a facelift instead of facial filler. However, if your expectations are realistic and your primary goal is to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles to roll back the clock, Juvderm may be right for you.
