JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC in Nashville, TN

What is hyaluronic acid (HA)?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring, substance found on your skin. As you age, you start to lose HA, which causes the skin to lose structure and volume, contributing to the formation of wrinkles and folds.

What is age-related volume loss?

As you age, it’s not just about lines and wrinkles. Your cheeks lose volume and the skin may begin to sag. This is because of a loss of fullness, or volume, due to the aging process.

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the first FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume in the cheek area. It gives you a subtle lift, helping restore contour and a more youthful profile for up to two years with optimal treatment. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is for patients over the age of 21.

What is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel is for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21.

What does JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC do?

As you age, your cheeks flatten, and the skin may sag. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC can help temporarily reverse this sign of aging. Your healthcare professional injects the smooth gel into the cheek area to temporarily restore volume lost to aging in people over the age of 21. This gives you an instant lift with natural looking results that can last up to two years with optimal treatment.

Is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC right for me?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is used in people over 21 to treat age-related volume loss. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC may be right for you if you notice flattening or sagging skin in the cheek area and want to correct this for a more youthful profile.

You should not use JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC if you have a history of severe allergies or severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis, or if you are allergic to the gram-positive bacterial proteins used to make Hyaluronic Acid in JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC or lidocaine.

Your doctor will discuss your medical history and medications with you to see if JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is right for you.

What should I discuss with my doctor before getting treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC?

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a history of excessive scarring or pigmentation disorders. You should also discuss any medications that can prolong bleeding or therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response you are currently taking.

What is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC approved for?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is approved for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21.

Where will JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC be injected?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is injected into the cheek area. It temporarily restores volume lost to aging in the cheek area.

What makes JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC different from other dermal fillers?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. It helps correct age-related volume loss, creating contour and a subtle lift for a more youthful profile for up to 2 years with optimal treatment. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC uses VYCROSS™ technology—a unique manufacturing process.

How is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel used in treatment?

Your doctor injects JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel into your cheek using a needle. Following the injection, your healthcare professional may gently massage the treated areas. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC instantly adds volume to create contour and lift to the appleas of the cheeks for a more youtful profile. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is forumated with lidocaine (a type of anesthetic) to help numb the treatment area.

What will treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel accomplish?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel instantly adds volume to the cheek areas to address age-related volume loss. It creates contour and a subtle lift. With optimal treatment, the results can last up to two years. Ask your doctor what you should expect from your initial treatment and when another appointment is recommended.

Is treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel painful?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC contains lidocaine (a type of anesthetic) to help numb the treatment site. Your doctor may also choose to numb the treatment area with a topical or other injected numbing agent to further minimize discomfort.

What kind of doctor can provide treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel?

It is recommended that you choose a doctor specifically trained in the administration of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC.

How long does JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC last?

The natural-looking results of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC lasts up to two years with optimal treatment. Results may vary.

What are the possible side effects of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel?

In a clinical study, most side effects were moderate in nature, and generally lasted 2 to 4 weeks. The most common side effects include temporary reactions at the treatment site such as tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. These side effects are consistent with other facial-injection procedures. Although most side effects will resolve with time, some side effects may persist longer than 30 days. Your doctor may choose to treat them with medications, such as antibiotics, steroids, or hyaluronidase (an enzyme that breaks down HA). As with all skin-injection procedures, there is a risk of infection. Rarely, vision abnormalities have been reported after treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC.

What is JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC made of?

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC contains a modified Hyaluronic Acid, called HA for short. This HA is derived from a naturally occurring complex sugar.

What should I expect following the procedure?

In the clinical study, the most common side effects of JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC were temporary reactions at the treatment site. Such reactions include terness, swelling, firmness, lumps or bumps, bruising, pain, redness, discoloration, and itching. These side effects were usually moderate in severity and did not require treatment. These side effects generally lasted 2 to 4 weeks. Because JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC treatment is non-surgical, you may return to your normal activities 24 hours after treatment.

Within that window, it is also recommended to avoid strenuous exercise and extended exposure to the sun and heat.

Your doctor will also tell you what to expect following treatment with JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC.

At what age do people usually begin to get JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC treatment?

Each person is different and will be assessed in an office visit with his or her doctor. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is approved for use in people over the age of 21.

People treated in the JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC clinical study ranged in age from 35 to 65 years old. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC has not been studied in people under age 35 or over age 65.

Can treatment with JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC be administered at the same time?

JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC are approved to treat different areas of the face. Talk to your doctor about the options for being treated with the dermal filler that’s right for you.

What is the difference between JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC?

JUVÉDERM® XC and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC are approved to treat different areas of the face.

JUVÉDERM® XC is a non-surgical filler your doctor uses to instantly smooth out moderate to severe lines along the sides of your nose and mouth. Natural-looking results may last up to one year with optimal treatment.

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is the first injectable gel that is FDA-approved to instantly correct age-related volume loss in the cheek area for people over 21. It adds volume, creating contour and lift for up to two years with optimal treatment.

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