JUVÉDERM® in Chicago, IL

Eliminate the visible signs of aging with the Juvéderm family of injectable dermal fillers. From treating wrinkles and lines to creating lips that are full and plump, Juvéderm injectable treatments at SAC Plastic Surgery in Oak Lawn, IL provide wonderful results that are natural looking. Juvéderm treatments may be performed with only one formula, multiple formulas, or in conjunction with other noninvasive procedures to achieve your needs and cosmetic goals. Juvéderm dermal fillers are formulated with synthetic HA (hyaluronic acid) that is meant to increase your natural levels of collagen and HA for healthy, supple skin. Talk to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Saeed Chowdhry about refreshing your complexion without the recovery time and expense of plastic surgery using the Juvéderm collection of wrinkle treatments.

• Juvéderm Vollure and XC correct medium or deep wrinkles and lines throughout the face, like nasolabial folds and other lines around the nose and mouth. The results on average are visible for about a year.
• Juvéderm Volbella and Ultra XC add shape to the lower lip, upper lip, or the entire mouth while also correcting the look of fine, vertical lines in the lips. The improvements usually can be seen for up to a year.
• Juvéderm Voluma augments the contour of the cheeks to treat flatness in the mid-face.

The best candidates for Juvéderm injectable wrinkle treatments are adults who have lines and wrinkles on their face that they would like to fix. It may also be beneficial if you have age-related volume loss or naturally thin lips and/or cheeks. Juvéderm wrinkle filler injections at SAC Plastic Surgery are ideal if you would like to rejuvenate your appearance while avoiding the recovery time and expense of facial cosmetic surgery (like brow lifts, facelifts, eyelid lifts, or facial implants).

Juvéderm injections, on average, only take around 15 – 30 minutes to perform, based on which areas are being corrected. Your skin will be cleaned, then the injection sites will be selected. To reduce discomfort throughout the process, Juvéderm dermal fillers contain a local anesthetic. Following your procedure, you are allowed to go back to your daily routine; however, strenuous activity including exercise should be skipped for at least a day. You need to be cautious to not put your hands on your face immediately after your treatment to prevent massaging the gel into other areas.

You typically see a visible enhancement immediately following your Juvéderm procedure, but you could also develop light bruising or swelling in the injected areas of the face for approximately 7 – 10 days. The results of Juvéderm dermal fillers typically are visible for as long as a year; several patients notice that their improvements last over a year after multiple years of injections. Talk to Dr. Chowdhry about how soon to schedule your next session to refresh your results.

How much does Juvéderm cost?
Your cost for a Juvéderm injection will be dependent on the amount of filler that is needed to achieve your cosmetic goals. Before your Juvéderm injections are administered, a personalized injection plan will be made to match your goals. Once this is done, our practice will estimate costs and discuss payment options.

Are Juvéderm injections painful?
Although many patients don't think it's needed, a numbing cream can be massaged into the treatment site before injection if you're concerned about discomfort. After the injection, you might notice mild to moderate bruising and swelling that should be gone in 5 – 7 days. Please contact SAC Plastic Surgery if you have any severe discomfort or signs of an infection following your injection.

What is the difference between a wrinkle filler and relaxer?
Relaxers and fillers improve wrinkles throughout the face, but with different approaches. Injectable wrinkle relaxers, such as BOTOX, correct dynamic wrinkles created by repetitive muscle movements. Juvéderm is an injectable dermal filler that improves static wrinkles by increasing volume. Juvéderm is designed to correct mild to moderate lines and wrinkles or to reverse volume loss in your cheeks and lips.

What results can I expect?
You may need to wait for 1 – 3 days to notice the full results of your injections. Generally, it takes only one appointment to reach your goals. However, you may make a second appointment if you want to further improve your results.

How long do results typically last?
Your results from a Juvéderm injection may last from one to two years. This can vary based on which formula is selected and the injection site(s). The length of your results will be faster or slower depending on the speed at which your body absorbs the product.

To get back the youthful appearance of your complexion, make an appointment for Juvéderm injectable dermal fillers at SAC Plastic Surgery in Oak Lawn, IL. Each of the Juvéderm formulas is made to treat the most typical signs of aging so Dr. Chowdhry will develop a custom treatment plan to fit your concerns and goals.