Juvéderm Voluma
in New York City & Manhattan

Yes, you can wear makeup after Juvederm treatment.

Yes, you can drink alcohol after Juvederm treatment.

No, you can not purchase a half of a syringe, but it does not mean that you have to have the entire syringe injected.

No, you can not split a syringe of Juvederm.

Yes, you can gently wash your face after the treatment and then go back to all regular activities the following day.

The effect of Juvederm is immediate. You should see improvement as soon as it is injected. If you do not have the desired result, then you may need more product.

There really is no special way to have Juvederm last longer.

Initially if you have bumps, you can massage them to soften the bumps. Later on if you still have them, you can dissolve them with hyaluronidase.

You will see immediate results with Juvederm.

Juvederm injections are not usually painful. I often apply topical anesthetics to the face first. The product itself, also has numbing medication in it as well.

There is no specific number of syringes required. It really depends upon how deflated you are and what your goal is. I commonly use one or two syringes for this area.

It is not normal to have bumps after Juvederm injection, but it is not that uncommon. If it does occur, I will tell my patients to gently massage them down a bit to soften them.

The fee will vary from injector to injector.

Juvederm and Botox indications for use are different. Juvederm is used to add volume to areas that have deficiencies.

Juvederm is not covered by insurance.

For some patients one syringe is enough, where for others a second syringe might be needed.

Juvederm is not expensive and it can last between 6-12 months depending upon which product is used.

Juvederm is usually not lumpy, but I will always massage the area that I inject as I fill the area.

There is no specific age that one has to start getting facial filler injections.

Juvederm is very safe to use. The more common risks are minor and include, some bruising, some injection pain, and the occasional small palpable lump of filler.

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid product similar to what is normally found in the body.

I usually ask my patients to avoid rubbing their face too much for the first day or two after injection.

You should see immediate results after injection and some initial numbness that will resolve after the anesthetic wears off.

Juvederm and Restylane are both hyaluronic acid products. They can be used in very similar situations.

Juvederm and Restylane will last about the same amount of time.

Juvederm is used to treat areas of facial deflation to restore or enhance volume. Botox is used to neutralize the effects of facial lines of animation. They are used for very different indications.

Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid product and can be dissolved if a patient is not happy with the treatment.

In very rare cases, a filler product can cause blindness if the product somehow accidentally gets injected into the bloodstream.

Juvederm does not usually migrate unless someone forcibly squeezes the area of treatment. It is possible in this case for it to migrate locally.

Yes, Juvederm will dissolve over time and further treatment to recreate the desired result will likely need to be performed in 6-9 months.

Juvederm breaks down by absorbing water so in essence it can expand from this process. However, you will not see an increase in volume of the area as it dissolves.

Juvederm can look very natural when used correctly.

Juvederm will soften with time.

Juvederm may stimulate collagen to some degree, but further treatment will likely be necessary when the product resorbs over time.

Juvederm can be injected as often as you desire to achieve the results that you want.

I usually recommend massage for small lumps that may initially occur after the procedure. If a lump is noted more than a few days after the procedure, it may be difficult to massage it down.

Juvederm has been available for almost 15 years.

Juvederm can be injected off-label to almost any area on the face or even the hands that have signs of deflation.