Juvederm in Portland, OR

What is Juvederm?

Juvederm with HYLACROSS technology is a gel filler that instantly smooths away any wrinkles around your mouth and nose. Smoother than other dermal fillers on the market today, Juvederm offers a natural look and feel to patients. The comfort level with this FDA-approved filler is enhanced with the anesthetic lidocaine in it. The injectable gel is also used to soften frown lines, plump the eyebrows, smooth under-eye hollows, enhance the lips, define the cupid’s bow, and overall enhance the contours of the cheeks, chin, and jawline.

Am I a good candidate for Juvederm?

If you are in good overall health and have realistic expectations from Juvederm, you are a perfect candidate. Thousands of patients around Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington have realized the customizable benefits of Juvederm which helps them in adding volume to slight wrinkles and folds, regain facial contours, and correct deep wrinkles as well with the Juvederm Ultra Plus XC formula.

Juvederm FAQs

Can I wear makeup after Juvederm?

After your Juvederm injections, you can carefully apply makeup. Keep in mind that the treatment area may feel tender for several hours after receiving Juvederm.

Can juvederm be reversed?

As a hyaluronic acid injectable, Juvederm can be dissolved by injecting an enzyme. The results will also naturally dissipate over time as the body metabolizes the product.

Can juvederm cause blindness?

In rare cases, complications from improper dermal filler injections can include blindness.

Can you drink alcohol after Juvederm?

It is best to avoid drinking alcohol for about 24 hours after receiving Juvederm injections. Alcohol can lead to bruising at the injection site.

Can you get half a syringe of Juvederm?

Most patients require at least one syringe of Juvederm to achieve the intended results, but your doctor may advise using less product depending on your specific needs.

Can you wash your face after Juvederm?

Yes, youre free to wash your face as normal after Juvederm injections. Avoid pressing too hard in the treated area.

Does juvederm dissolve over time?

Juvederms hyaluronic acid active ingredient dissipates over time as the body metabolizes the inactive ingredients, disrupting the hyaluronic acid.

Does juvederm expand?

Juvederm will settle over the course of about a week after injection, but it should not expand and create a puffy or overly full appearance.

Does juvederm look natural?

Yes, using precise injection techniques and equipped with the detailed anatomy of the skin, Dr. Bohleys Juvederm techniques are very natural.

Does juvederm stimulate collagen?

Juvederm injections may stimulate some collagen production in the short term, but this is not the primary goal of the treatment.

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What is the recovery from Juvederm?

The recovery time frame from Juvederm is negligible to minimal. Most patients return to work right after their treatment, while a few might observe some swelling or slight bruising which resolves within a week. You may be advised to wear a hat for protection from sunlight and use very little makeup for the first 10 days.

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What will be my results like?

Your results are visible immediately after the treatment. Juvederm is FDA approved for results that last up to a year with a single treatment, though some patients may need treatments every three to four months for maintenance of results. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your appointment, please feel free to contact our office.