What is JUVÉDERM® ULTRA 4?
JUVÉDERM® ULTRA 4 is the most popular dermal filler in the world. This filler is a sterile, pyrogenic-free, physiological solution of cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel which is not of animal origin. Injections of this filler is a popular procedure used for filling any deep depressions of the skin via deep dermis injection, as well as for lip and enhancement and cheekbone augmentation. This product comes with Lidocaine. The presence of Lidocaine is meant to reduce the patient’s pain during treatment.
Accessories or items included:
- 2 prefilled 1ml syringes
- 4 sterile 27G1/2” needles
- Package insert
- A set of labels in order to ensure traceability
What are the benefits of this treatment?
JUVÉDERM® ULTRA 4 is a dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid using the Hyalacross technology, which makes this a highly stable and durable product. As well, it contains the anesthetic lidocaine to improve patient comfort.
How does this product work?
As your patients age, their body loses the hyaluronic acid which normally hydrates their skin and transports nutrients. This leads to saggy skin, loss of volume, and wrinkles, which gets worse with age. When you inject into your patient’s skin, the hyaluronic acid fills in the creases and hollows in the skin, increasing in volume by about a thousand times. As your patient’s skin fills out, their skin gets tighter and their wrinkles smooth out.
What are the ingredients?
- Hyaluronic acid gel (24mg/ml)
- Lidocaine hydrochloride (3mg/ml)
How to inject/administer:
Before treatment, inform your patients of the associated indications, contraindications, precautions, warnings, and potential side effects. Disinfect the area to be treated with an appropriate disinfectant. Prepare the syringe by attaching the sterile needle securely and inject the product slowly into the treatment site. Massage the area treated after injection for proper distribution of the product.
When should I use this product?
This JUVÉDERM® formulation is used to correct deep and severe skin depressions, and for lip enhancement and cheekbone augmentation.
What areas can I treat with this product?
JUVÉDERM® ULTRA 4 is a thicker Juvederm formula for treating deep facial creases. Using a 27G needle, you should inject deep into your patient’s skin to correct deep wrinkles, smooth out nasolabial folds, provide volume to fill in cheeks and other hollow areas of your patient’s facial structure, shape your patient’s chin, and some doctors even use this solution to plump up lips. However, it should not be used to treat frown lines or the area under your patient’s eyes.
How long do results last?
Your patients should see an immediate effect delivery, with the results lasting for about a year. To maintain the effects, additional treatments should be performed yearly, or as needed.
Can I use this dermal filler to treat the faces of my patients?
Yes. Patients suitable for this treatment are those that would like to treat facial volume loss such as in the hollow areas of the face and smooth out deep lines and wrinkles.
What are the most important tips for the safety of my patients before I treat them?
If your patients have a history of severe allergies, you should use caution when giving them injections of this dermal filler. You should also use caution when injecting into patients who are taking medications that prolong bleeding, that have a history of excessive scarring, that have suppressed immune systems, that are pregnant or nursing, that are under the age of 18, or that have just had a chemical peel or laser treatments.
Why is Juvederm such a popular dermal filler?
JUVÉDERM® is designed to correct your patient’s most severe facial wrinkles and folds. With a well-established safety profile and proven track record, you can be assured that Juvederm products are held to the highest quality standards and will guarantee patient satisfaction.
What are the most common side effects?
Most patients react well to JUVÉDERM® ULTRA 4, since the main ingredient, hyaluronic acid, is found naturally in the human body. However, some possible short-term and mild side effects could include pain or tenderness, swelling, redness, bruising, discoloration, firmness, lumps or bumps, and itching. The lidocaine does help to reduce your patient’s pain and discomfort.
Who can inject this product?
This treatment is indicated only for intradermal injections and injections in the mucous membrane of the lips by an authorized medical practitioner in accordance with local applicable regulations. As precision is essential to a successful treatment, the product must be used by medical practitioners who have undertaken specific training in injection technique for filling.
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