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What Is JUVÉDERM™ Injectable Gel?

As we age, our skin changes. Over time, the natural volume of
youthful skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. But, with
Juvéderm™ injectable gel, you don't have to just sit back and let it
happen! Recently approved by the FDA, Juvéderm™ injectable gel
is a “next-generation” dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel
helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial
wrinkles and folds, like your "smile lines" or “parentheses”
(nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose
to the corners of your mouth).

Juvéderm™ is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a
naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume
and hydration. Your healthcare professional eases Juvéderm™
injectable gel under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and
feel—so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! In fact, studies
show superior results of Juvéderm™ compared to a collagen-based
dermal filler.* And, almost 90% of all study volunteers who were
treated with both Juvéderm™ injectable gel and another dermal
filler* preferred Juvéderm™! In addition, Juvéderm™ injectable gel
is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven
to be safe and effective for persons of color.

Benefits of JUVÉDERM™ Injectable Gel

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers like Juvéderm™ injectable gel offer a
safe and effective nonsurgical option for smoothing facial wrinkles
and folds. In fact, they are the fastest growing nonsurgical aesthetic
procedure in the United States according to the American Society of
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. But all dermal fillers are not the same!

If you're interested in being treated with this nonsurgical physician-
administered treatment option, you should know the advantages of
choosing Juvéderm™ injectable gel:

* A "next-generation" filler: JUVÉDERM™ is a “next-generation” non-
animal dermal filler that is made from hyaluronic acid—a naturally
occurring substance that plays a vital role in hydrating your skin and
replenishing its natural volume. No allergy skin tests are needed
prior to receiving treatment.
* Advanced technology for long-lasting results: JUVÉDERM™
injectable gel employs its unique manufacturing process to provide
the highest concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any
currently available hyaluronic acid dermal filler for long-lasting
results. This advanced manufacturing process also creates a
smooth consistency gel that flows consistently and easily into the
skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. Juvéderm™ is
the only filler available with this smooth consistency gel formulation—
other existing hyaluronic acid fillers are made of granular
consistency gels.*

BEFORE & AFTER:

What to Expect During Treatment

Because Juvéderm™ injectable gel is a simple, nonsurgical
treatment, there is minimal recovery or downtime. So you can make
an appointment to stop by your healthcare professional's office for
treatment on the way home from work or the gym, or even while the
kids are at soccer practice—and get right back to your life. Here's
what to expect when you visit your healthcare professional's office
for treatment. (Please note that although this experience is typical,
the routine at your healthcare professional's office may be different).

Before you go: Some doctors recommend that you avoid any
medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin and non-
steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), for at least a week prior to
treatment in order to reduce the risk of bruising and bleeding at the
injection site. Ask your healthcare professional what he or she
recommends.

When you arrive: If this is your first visit, your healthcare
professional will ask about your medical history, including any
allergies you may have or medications you may take, and will tell
you more about wrinkle treatment with Juvéderm™. Juvéderm™
injectable gel does not require an allergy test.

Determining your treatment needs: Your healthcare professional will
examine the soft tissue of your face to assess the depth of wrinkles
and folds to determine your treatment. Juvéderm™ injectable gel is
available in two formulations—Juvéderm™ Ultra for versatility in
contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds, and Juvéderm™
Ultra Plus, a robust formulation for volumizing and correcting deeper
folds and wrinkles. This allows your healthcare professional to
better tailor treatment to your unique needs. Your healthcare
professional may even take pretreatment photographs so you can
see the difference after treatment!

Before the procedure: Although anesthesia is not required, your
healthcare professional may use topical or injectable anesthesia to
numb the treatment area first.

The procedure: Your healthcare professional will ease the
Juvéderm™ injectable gel under your skin to augment, or fill,
wrinkles and folds. Following the injection, your healthcare
professional may gently massage the treated areas. The procedure
is quick and easy. The injection itself usually takes only about 15
minutes.

After the procedure: With Juvéderm™, there is minimal recovery or
downtime.

For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid
strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and
consumption of alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize the
risks of temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment
sites. After the treatment, some temporary injection-related
reactions may occur, including redness, pain, firmness, swelling,
and bumps. Studies have shown that these are usually mild to
moderate in nature and clear up on their own in 7 days or less. If
you experience swelling at the injection site, you can apply an ice
pack for a brief period. Your healthcare professional will tell you
when makeup may be applied after your treatment.

Seeing results: You should see an immediate improvement in the
treatment areas. Most patients need one treatment to achieve
optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last up to 6 months or
more. However, results may vary and correction is temporary.
Supplemental “touch up” treatments may be required to achieve and
maintain optimal results.

Lines, wrinkles, and fold form in aging skin due to volume loss

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm are used to fill in and smooth out
lines, wrinkles, and folds