FAQ

JUVÉDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.

Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to…

JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel is generally well tolerated. Most side effects are mild to moderate in nature and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection…

Scars from acne can often seem like a double punishment. First, there were the pimples, and now you’ve got the scars as a reminder. Wonderful, isn’t it? Varieties of Acne Scars It’s important to remember that not all acne is…

Do You Have Deep Lines Around Your Mouth? Deep vertical lines are very common among older women. They’re the result of natural aging. But if you have deep vertical lines on your face, don’t worry – there’s a lot that…

What is face contouring? I thought facial contouring was a make-up technique. What is it really? Facial contouring definition That's an excellent question. Yes, facial contouring is technically a make-up technique, and facial contouring procedures basically have the same goal…

Question: Does my acne have to be cleared up before dermal fillers can help me? Short answer? Yes. This is because injecting dermal fillers into active acne lesions may cause them to become infected or severely inflamed. But let’s slow down.…

Scars don't have to be permanent. We all probably have a few scars on our faces or bodies. They’re a part of life, after all. And while scars technically never go away, they can be faded enough so as not…

ARE DERMAL FILLERS AFFECTED BY SUN EXPOSURE? Bad news… they are. In fact, numerous studies have shown that exposure to ultraviolet radiation found in sunlight degrades the hyaluronic acid contained in Juvéderm. If you want your results to last, try…

They say that laughter is the best medicine. That may be true, but it comes at a cost. Years of laughter, smiling, and talking can gradually cause creases to appear around your mouth. These lines and creases run from the…