The aging process is often an unwelcome one. When lines and wrinkles begin, you start to look much older than you would like. Wrinkled skin is often caused because collagen production decreases as you age. This causes the skin to lack the plumpness it needs to be smooth and wrinkle-free.
Though you could go under the knife and have a facelift to take care of the problem, not everyone wants to go through an invasive procedure. Fortunately, there is Juvederm. This treatment can smooth out the appearance of your lines and wrinkles, giving you much younger-looking skin.
Juvederm is also known as hyaluronic acid gel. This gel is injected into the wrinkled areas of the skin, filling in any folds, lines and wrinkles. These treatments last from nine months and up to a year. They rarely cause any major side-effects and are perfect for treating nasolabial lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles.
Since hyaluronic acid is naturally produced in the body, this treatment normally does not cause any major reactions. The biggest reactions people experience are redness, irritation, swelling and tenderness. These side-effects typically go away after a few hours of treatment and rarely last beyond seven days.
When this acid is injected into the skin, it contains lidocaine to help with any discomfort. This assists in numbing the area so the treatment is much more comfortable. Even though the treatment contains lidocaine, some discomfort during and after treatment is normal.
For the first twenty-four hours after treatment, you should not participate in heavy exercise, be exposed to the sun for long periods of time or drink alcohol. This will help to ensure your treated areas heal properly so you can get the best results.
Your doctor will inform you of how to care for your treated areas after you receive injections. Taking care of your skin will help to decrease healing time and allow you to begin to see your results much faster.
If you are tired of lines and wrinkles making you look older, contact the office of David K. Hiranaka M.D. D.M.D. Through a consultation appointment, you can learn more about this treatment and how it can benefit your skin.
