JUVEDERM is a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid – a naturally occurring substance in the body – which adds volume and hydration to the skin. Since it is not animal derived, it requires no pre-testing, and does not cause the allergic reactions associated with animal products. Results from JUVEDERM can last 9 months or more.

There isn’t any preparation necessary for Juvéderm injections. These appointments at Silk Touch can easily be done over your lunch hour or a brief break from your normal activities.

Juvéderm is made from hyaluronic acid, which occurs naturally in the human body, so reactions are quite rare. The most common side effects include tenderness, swelling, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, slight pain, redness, and mild itching at the injection sites. These side effects have proven to be generally rare and last just a couple days if they occur. One thing about Juvéderm is that if a lump develops at an injection site, or if the patient doesn’t like the look of an injected location, Dr. Kerr can instantly neutralize the filler with the injection of an enzyme known as hyaluronidase.

There aren’t any restrictions on activities after having your Juvéderm injections at Silk Touch. You can get right back to work or your normal activities. You may have some slight redness and swelling at the injection sites, just as you would with any injection. Otherwise, Juvéderm provides instant results, so your lines, wrinkles, or areas where you wanted to add a little volume are fully visible as soon as you leave our Eagle Road offices. For the first day you’ll want to avoid rubbing the injected areas so not to move the filler before it is fully settled.

No. Juvéderm is used only for aesthetic purposes. As such, it is deemed to be an elective procedure by insurance companies, and they do not cover these treatments.