Juvéderm® Ultra & Juvéderm® Ultra Plus

Juvéderm® is a smooth injectable gel filler comprised of hyaluronic acid. Once injected beneath the skin, Juvéderm® instantly restores volume, temporarily smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. This is an ideal treatment for marionette lines and the nasolabial folds. There are a number of formulations of Juvéderm® available, including Juvéderm® Ultra and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus.

Juvéderm®, including Juvéderm® Ultra and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus, is indicated for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds like the nasolabial folds. It is injected into the mid to deep dermis.

These two formulations of Juvéderm® allow treatment to be tailored to the patient’s unique needs. Juvéderm® Ultra is a thinner gel ideal for treating superficial lines, wrinkles, and scars. Juvéderm® Ultra Plus has a thicker consistency and is often preferred for lip augmentation, facial shaping, and treatment of deeper facial folds and wrinkles. During a consultation with Dr. Batniji at his SoCal office, he will be able to recommend the best product for your individual needs.

Juvéderm® fillers contain the highest concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any injectable fillers currently available. Juvéderm® has a smooth gel consistency rather than a granular consistency like other hyaluronic acid fillers. This allows for a smoother, more natural look and feel, along with long-lasting improvement. Juvéderm® is also the first hyaluronic acid filler that has been proven safe and effective for patients of color.

Juvéderm® fills in moderate and harsh facial wrinkles and lines, restoring volume that has diminished with age. It provides a smooth, natural result and is ideal for treating perioral lines and the nasolabial folds.

Botox relaxes the muscle activity associated with frown lines and other dynamic wrinkles. It is ideal for shallow wrinkles like crow's feet and horizontal forehead wrinkles.

Dr. Batniji is a highly qualified facial plastic surgeon with extensive experience in injectable treatments. He will be able to recommend the best injectable to help Newport Beach and Beverly Hills patients achieve their aesthetic goals.

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the human body, adding hydration and volume to the skin. Hyaluronic acid substances are commonly used for arthritic joint treatments, eye surgeries, and wound repair.

Cross-linking is the process of binding synthetic hyaluronic acid molecules to each other during the manufacturing of a filler product. Stronger cross-linking makes a filler thicker and longer lasting.

At his Newport Beach, California, practice, Dr. Batniji commonly uses Juvéderm® to smooth away moderate and severe facial wrinkles and folds. Some of the most common areas for treatment include the smile lines, the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and smoker's lines. Dr. Batniji uses a very fine needle to inject the Juvéderm®, which temporarily hydrates and smooths the skin.

The wrinkle-smoothing and plumping effects of Juvéderm® can last for up to a full year. The exact amount of time that the filler will last depends on the amount injected, along with factors like the area being treated.

As with any injectable treatment, patients may experience some discomfort. However, the smooth gel consistency allows for easy, smooth injections. In addition, Dr. Batniji uses a very fine needle and may anesthetize the treatment area prior to injection. Juvéderm® also contains lidocaine to numb the treated region.

It takes only 15 minutes to complete the injection process with Juvéderm®, making it very quick and convenient.

Side effects with Juvéderm® are typically mild to moderate and resolve quickly. The most common side effects include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, firmness, lumps, itching, and discoloration at the injection site. As with any injectable treatment, there is also a risk of infection.

Juvéderm® is safe for patients of color. In fact, it is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid filler that has been proven safe and effective for individuals of color, with studies showing no increased risk of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring.