Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Juvéderm-the latest weapon in our anti-aging arsenal

We all experience changes in our skin as we age. Over time, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. Many people don’t realize you can counteract that! A new product has become available which supplements our use of Resytlane to treat these concerns. 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. Areas like your "smile lines", or nasolabial folds, which are the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth, become more pronounced with age. By using a dermal filler, like Juvéderm, we can greatly improve these obvious signs of aging.

Juvéderm is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. When injected, Juvéderm is eased under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and feel—so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! In addition, Juvéderm is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color. We are very excited to be able to offer Juvéderm to our patients, and encourage you to call our office at (703) 560-8844 with any question you may have.