What is a wrinkle, and how are they corrected?

What is a wrinkle?
With time, exposure to the sin and other elements, skin components break down. The skin loses structure and volume. Unwelcome lines and wrinkles appear. Healthcare professionals now can correct wrinkles and facial folds, reversing the signs of aging.

 

How are wrinkles corrected?

The appearance of wrinkles and facial folds can be smoothed by adding structure and volume underneath and bringing sunken skin back up to the surface. Generally, this is done by injecting materials into the skin, to achieve a temporary effect. When administered by a trained healthcare professional, you can be sure that the materials have been proven safe to use. One example is hyaluronic acid.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a natural complex sugar found in all living cells, and one of the major components of the dermis connective tissue matrix, along with collagen and elastin.
HA retains water like a sponge, absorbing more than 1000 times its weight. This helps to attract and maintain water, hydrating your skin and increasing its volume and density.
Allergan, Inc., has found ways to produce, purify, and package HA to make it available for wrinkle correction.

What is Juvéderm?

Juvéderm injectable gel is a smooth gel filler you doctor eases under your skin to instantly smooth out those wrinkles or folds that look like parentheses along the sides of your nose and mouth. Results aren't just instant, they're so smooth and natural, everyone will notice but no one will know.

What makes Juvéderm different?

Juvéderm injectable gel is produced through HYLACROSS™ technology results in a smooth consistency gel, which is a primary factor in the long-lasting, smooth, natural look and feel that is a hallmark of Juvéderm wrinkle correction.

What happens during and after Juvéderm treatment?

Dr. Skellchock will assess your facial wrinkles and folds to determine if Juvéderm is right for you.

Wrinkle correction with Juvéderm is a quick, in-office procedure with immediate results.

Common side effects with Juvéderm injectable gel usually are mild.