Juvederm ultra plus is one among the several juvederm products. Juvederm is a family of dermal fillers specifically made up of hyaluronic acid. There are several products in the juvederm line of dermal filler and they are all used to treat facial signs of aging and restore contour to the face, giving you a youthful look.
Although they are all made to serve one purpose, every product in the juvederm family differs in their bonding and concentration of hyaluronic acid, as they are all made to target specific problems when injected into different areas and depths. What is unique about this product? Its benefits, side effects, procedure, cost, and how it works. Let’s get into details.
WHAT IS JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS?
Juvederm ultra plus is an injectable colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into the tissues of the face to smoothen out wrinkles and folds, especially around the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds) and lines that go from the corner of the mouth to the chin (marionette lines) and also used to treat depressed areas in the lower face and restore volume to the cheeks.
It is considered to be a more suitable dermal filler for people who either want dramatically fuller lips or need to fill in lines and wrinkles that are a bit more significant in size.
WHO IS AN IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS?
Juvederm ultra plus is highly recommended if you want fuller lips or to fill in lines and wrinkles that are deeper in size. Deeper facial creasing and advanced volume loss may require juvederm ultra plus treatment. Juvederm ultra plus is perfect for all skin types and colors, but it is ideal for people who want to smoothen deep wrinkles and folds, and plump areas of the face with moderate to severe skin depression or fat loss. If you want to rejuvenate the skin of your hands also, juvederm ultra plus is the formula for you.
Therefore, you are an ideal candidate if you:
- Have deep wrinkles or folds
- Want to smoothen out the wrinkles without facelift surgery or other invasive treatment
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no allergic reactions in the past that lead to hospital treatment
- Haven’t used blood thinners before the treatment
- Have no bleeding disorder
BENEFITS OF JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS
Juvederm Ultra Plus offers valuable benefits such as:
- Removes deep wrinkles and frown lines
- Adds volume to the lips and cheeks
- Restores face contour
- Hydrates the deeper layers of the skin
- Corrects jowls, vertical lip lines, mouth creases, and nasolabial folds (folds from the corner of the nose to the corners of the mouth)
HOW DOES JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS WORK?
Juvederm ultra plus is made of hyaluronic acid, which is a substance that the skin naturally produces to nourish itself and keep it soft and moisturized. But with age, the skin produces less of it, so it begins to lose nourishment, softness, and moisture, which in turn results in the appearance of wrinkles and folds on the face, and due to the lack of moisture, the face loses its volume and natural contours.
However, using juvederm ultra plus which has a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid, the formula draws moisture into the target areas, and supplies the skin with nutrients, thereby smoothening out facial lines, creases, and wrinkles, while also restoring your facial contours and giving you a more youthful appearance. Furthermore, the hyaluronic acid in juvederm ultra plus stimulates the skin to produce more collagen and elastin, which would also further plump the skin.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS PROCEDURE
Administering Juvederm ultra plus injectable gel is an outpatient procedure and can be done on your first appointment. Your doctor would use a small needle to inject the gel into strategic areas of concern. Once injected, your doctor will gently massage the areas to ensure the even distribution of the fillers. Juvederm ultra plus also contains a local anesthetic –lidocaine. Lidocaine will help ease any pain or discomfort you may feel during the procedure.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS BEFORE AND AFTER
If you know what the results from a juvederm ultra plus treatment would look like, it might encourage you, so here are some before and after pictures of people who have had the procedure done.
HOW LONG DOES THE RESULT FROM JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS LAST?
Results from juvederm ultra plus begin to appear once you’ve been injected, so you are likely to notice it before you leave your doctor’s office, and over the next couple of weeks following the treatment, the full result begins to appear as the hyaluronic acid begins to draw moisture to the face. You should avoid doing anything strenuous and avoid direct sunlight exposure for at least 24 hours after the treatment for the best result.
The results usually last up to a year before you’ll need another procedure, that is if you wish to maintain the new look. With time, your visits to the hospital may become less frequent or you may only need smaller doses of the injection.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS SIDE EFFECTS
When administered properly, juvederm ultra plus rarely causes any serious side effects. The hyaluronic acid it contains makes it so that it is safe for use, especially for people who could have allergic reactions to it. However, like any dermal filler, you may experience minor to moderate swelling, bruising, tenderness, and redness around the site of injection.
Meanwhile, when not administered properly, you could experience some serious side effects such as temporary scabbing, blindness, permanent scarring, infection of the injected site, or stroke. Therefore, ensure that your doctor is board-certified, trained, and licensed to administer dermal fillers.
AFTERCARE
To achieve a long-lasting result, here are some aftercare guidelines you should keep in mind:
- Avoid strenuous physical activity after the treatment as it can intensify the swelling and the bruising
- Do not wear makeup for at least 24-48 hours after treatment
- Avoid direct sunlight exposure and exposure to excessive heat from hot baths and saunas
- Use full spectrum SPF when going outside
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS COST
The cost for juvederm ultra plus treatment can vary depending on your doctor’s experience, location, and the number of syringes used during the treatment. However, as of 2020, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons released a list of the average cost of several popular types of dermal fillers per syringe, and for Juvederm ultra plus, it was fixed at $684. Since dermal fillers are elective treatments your health insurance will not cover the cost.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS FOR LIPS
Juvederm Ultra Plus can be used to make your lips plump. Its thick consistency makes it perfect for achieving fuller lips while keeping it looking natural. When it comes to lip augmentation, Juvederm Ultra Plus can be injected into the mucous membrane of the lips to provide the desired volume and for even fuller lips.
An increased amount of the dermal filler can be injected, using smaller doses placed with the Russian lip technique. The Russian lip technique uses smaller volumes of a dermal filler, placed in more parts of the lips to emphasize the cupid’s bow and enlarge the center of the lips.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS VS JUVEDERM ULTRA
The major difference between juvederm ultra and juvederm ultra plus lies in their consistency, where, and how they are injected. While both of them are excellent dermal fillers for those who wamts to restore volume to their face, treat fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and corners of the nose, and augment their lips, juvederm ultra plus is the preferred option for these treatments.
This is because it has a thicker consistency which makes it capable of holding its shape better, offers more volume, and a longer-lasting result, compared to juvederm ultra which has a smooth consistency. Also, juvederm ultra Plus is injected more deeply into the facial skin than juvederm ultra. However, they are both highly effective and still share the same active ingredient –hyaluronic acid, so depending on your needs, either can be used.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS VS JUVEDERM VOLUMA
Of all the products in the Juvederm family, juvederm voluma has the thickest consistency. It is used in volumizing and augmenting the cheekbones along the mid-face and just like juvederm ultra plus, it can also be used to treat deep folds and wrinkles around the corners of the mouth and the jaw.
CONCLUSION
Juvederm ultra plus is an injectable dermal filler with a thick consistency, which is made up of hyaluronic acid. It is used in treating facial signs of aging such as the appearance of wrinkles and folds on the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth, and could also be used as a lip filler. Generally, it is a safe option for dermal filler, but when administered wrongly, it could lead to severe complications. ensure your doctor is trained, experienced, and licensed to administer dermal fillers.