Name: Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa
Address: 105 Central St, Suite #4300, Stoneham, MA, 02180, US
Telephone: 857-288-8257

What is the Juvéderm® Family of Fillers?

The Juvéderm® family of dermal fillers are injectable hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that can be used around the face and jawline to reduce or remove the appearance of wrinkles or volume loss. Each filler has a specific formula for a distinct purpose. At Cosmetic Laser Solutions, we offer Juvéderm® Ultra XC, Juvéderm® Volbella, Juvéderm® Vollure, and Juvéderm® Voluma.

What Are the Differences Between Fillers?

Juvéderm® fillers are formulated slightly differently for a few reasons. First, the thickness and viscosity varies to produce different results, such as thicker gels for filling volume loss, and thinner gels for a soft, even appearance. Second, different formulas produce different results. If two formulas can be used for similar enhancement goals, one may be longer lasting and therefore be the preferred option.

Juvéderm® Ultra XC is for filling in the lips for lip augmentation. This can help correct wrinkles in and around the lips caused by the aging process, as well as to create a symmetrical, pouty appearance. Juvéderm® Ultra can also be used throughout the face depending on the type and severity of wrinkle correction needed. This formula can last 3 to 4 months before needing a touchup appointment.

Juvéderm® Voluma can last up to two years. It increases the volume of the cheek skin thanks to its thick gel formula. This helps reduce the appearance of hollowness or thinness in the cheek that comes with age.

Juvéderm® Vollure can be used to correct the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds throughout the face, such as nasolabial lines. This formula gives our certified injectors another option for facial wrinkles to customize treatment for each person’s desired results.

Juvéderm® Volbella is specifically designed for lip augmentation to produce ideal lip shape and appearance, helping smooth out lines in the lips like so-called “smoker’s lips.” Volbella lasts up to twelve months in most patients.

Getting a Juvéderm® Filler

The experts will enquire about your cosmetic end goal expectations before they start the treatment. It is a minimally invasive surgery that lasts between 15 minutes and an hour. For effective results, the doctor may tell you to avoid drinking alcohol or smoking before the treatment. Also, avoid medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and St. John’s wort before the treatment.

Tips For Recovery After Injections

Juvéderm® works by adding mass into facial tissues, so expect the treated area to become swollen. Depending on which type of Juvéderm® injection you took, the swelling can take 2 weeks to subside. Once it does, you get to see the expected results. Some common tips to ensure the best results include:

Avoid massaging the treated area for about two weeks.
Avoid make-up for the 24 hours after the procedure.
If you notice unfavorable swelling on the treated area, apply a cold compress to it.
For lips treatment, avoid drinking from a straw immediately after the treatment.
Try to keep away from excessive heat such as hot showers and the sauna.

What Does It Not Treat?

A Juvéderm® filler will not work on a dynamic wrinkle. Dynamic wrinkles are those that only appear when making certain facial expressions, such as smiling. Juvéderm® will only help with static wrinkles that occur due to age or loss of facial volume. Hyaluronic acid fillers work by attracting and trapping water molecules in the treated location, which is why they should not be used in the thin skin around the eyes.

Schedule an Appointment With Cosmetic Laser Solutions in Boston

Juvéderm® requires regular touch-up appointments for outstanding results. Cosmetic Laser Solutions Medspa has experts such as Dr. Patrick Marasco, who provides excellent results with no downtime in a quick, 30-minute procedure with a personalized Juvéderm® filler.

For more information, get in touch with us today by calling, texting, or contacting us online.

Our face is the first thing anyone notices about us. As we age, most people start to feel a little self conscious about their aging face.

Let’s face it – we want to maintain our youthful look.

This is where Botox and Dermal Fillers work wonders. Whenever we meet someone new, the first thing they observe about us is the way our faces look and the facial expressions we use.

And so, it’s all the more important for us to look after our face and skin as we age.

Botox and filler treatments are fast gaining popularity around the world. Why? Botox smooths out wrinkles and Fillers add volume where it’s diminished.

And, results are fast. Botox typically with in 2-14 days and fillers is an instant improvement.

High success rates and advancement in technology have vastly improved the results people have experienced with Botox treatments.

But to have spotless, wrinkle free skin it’s important to know which treatment is right for you.

Before you look for Botox or Filler treatments in the Boston, MA or Providence, RI area, make sure you go through this post for everything you need to know about injectable treatments.

What is Botox?

Botox is a drug with the scientific name – bacterium clostridium botulinum. Usually found in the gills of fish and certain organs of crab, the botox drug is harmful to human beings when consumed.

However, when botox is administered to human beings in extremely small quantities – in a controlled clinical environment, it has proven to be a useful therapeutic drug.

Uses of Botox

Predominantly, Botox is used as a toxin to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the human skin. But apart from cosmetic surgery the botulinum toxin has a variety of medical uses like:

Treatment of eyelid spasm.
To cure neck and shoulder spasms.
Chronic migraine.
Eye squint.

The FDA approved botox for wrinkles years ago. Additional approvals for Botox can now treat a number of additional conditions including migraines, eyelid spasms, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and excessive neck pain.

Botox Treatment

After diluting the toxin with saline, it is injected directly into the neuromuscular tissue.

The toxin effects the nerve endings in the muscles and prevents contraction of the tissue.

This results in a smoother, wrinkle free look. There are typically no long term side effects of a Botox treatment.

What are Dermal Fillers?

A Dermal Filler is a gel like substance, unlike botox which is a liquid substance, which involves a simple injection of Hyaluronic Acid or (HA) into the skin fold or depressed area.

HA is a naturally occurring product in our skin but as we age, our body produces less of it – making our skin drier, thinner and more difficult to heal. Dermal fillers add volume and works to fill in the wrinkles in the skin giving you a fresher, younger look.

The biggest advantage of the filler treatment is that it is painless and scar free, causing the most minimal bruising and patients may return to work immediately after the treatment.

There are several types of fillers. Natural fillers like Hyaluronic Acid are most recommended as they don’t involve injection of a foreign product in the body.

Also popular, are synthetic fillers which have a longer lasting effect on the skin. Recently, collagen fillers made from collagen extracted from cows have also been proven clinically healthy for use in human skin.

Uses of Fillers

Filler treatments are only used for improving appearance of the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Filler treatments also help in improving facial structure and volume.

Unlike Botox treatments which involves the use of toxins, filler treatments are more economical, natural and almost painless. Therefore, most skin treatments involving removal of hollows, wrinkles, fine lines and depressed spots – the most recommended treatment is a dermal filler product like Juvederm or Restylane products.

Dermal Filler Treatment Procedure

Dermal fillers are is to replace volume in a particular area. After the injection of fillers in the skin, patients begin to notice effects within thirty to forty five minutes.

Sometimes filler treatments may cause bumps in the skin or a slight bruising or swelling. But this is normal for any injectable treatment and can be expected to go away soon enough.

As we mentioned in the beginning of this article, choosing the right treatment for yourself is critical in bringing about the right results.

Here are some questions you must ask your skin expert before opting for a procedure –

What are the qualifications and experience of the surgeon performing the procedure?
What are the products that will be used for my treatment?
Do you have any feedback from your past patients? Could you share some before and after photos?
What are the potential side-effects of this treatment?
What after care would I be given?

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is an expert skin care center for Botox treatments and Dermal Fillers in the Stoneham,Massachusetts area.

Our panel of specialists in Botox and Dermal filler treatments ensures that you get your desired results every time.

Whether its skin aging or loss of volume that you’re concerned about, we would be happy to help you.

Schedule your appointment today! Call or text: 857-288-8257

And, visit our website to learn more about enhancing your facial appearance with advanced laser treatments.