JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS IN BUCKHEAD AND ALPHARETTA

Juvéderm Ultra Plus has become a go-to treatment for our Buckhead and Alpharetta clients who want to improve their appearance. This filler is so popular because it offers so many different benefits. It’s versatile, long-lasting, and delivers natural-looking results. If you are looking for the right dermal filler to meet your aging or aesthetic needs, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for with Juvéderm Ultra Plus.

• Highly Effective Ingredients: Juvéderm Ultra Plus contains effective and high-quality ingredients that blend well with the skin’s structure and helps deliver some incredible anti-aging results for our Buckhead and Alpharetta clients. The formulation contains a combination of gentle ingredients that won’t cause adverse reactions in or on the skin. Instead, it gently and carefully smooths lines and wrinkles from the inside out while maintaining the integrity of your skin.
• Hyaluronic Acid-Based Fillers: Juvéderm Ultra Plus is made of a synthetic hyaluronic acid gel formulation that adds volume beneath the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar that the body uses to maintain adequate moisture.
• Virtually Painless: Even if you’re scared of needles, know that you will be able to remain comfortable throughout the entirety of this treatment. Our Buckhead and Alpharetta tell us that Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatments are virtually painless, and the needle used to administer the injections is very thin – so thin that you’ll barely feel it. That said, we can always apply a numbing cream to ensure you do not feel the needle in any way. The whole treatment is quick, and you’ll be in and out before you know it.
• Immediate Results: As soon as you receive your Juvéderm Ultra Plus injections at our Buckhead or Alpharetta location, you’ll see the results immediately. Your results will continue to improve with every hour after your treatment, and the best results will appear within two weeks of the treatment process. Your results will look natural, your problem areas will disappear, and you’ll feel better about your appearance.
• No Downtime: Juvéderm Ultra Plus appointments at our Buckhead and Alpharetta locations are not only quick, but also incredibly convenient. You can schedule an appointment whenever you have a free 30 minutes in your schedule, even during your lunch break at work. You won’t have to take off any time from work or plan around downtime once your treatment is over. You can resume your typical daily activities, and aside from following some post-treatment directives, you won’t have to spend time resting or recovering.
• Long-Lasting Results: Your results will not only be immediate, but they will also continue to improve in the weeks following your injections. What’s more, for most of our Buckhead and Alpharetta Juvéderm Ultra Plus clients, results will last anywhere from six months to 12 months.

Juvéderm Ultra Plus vs. Restylane

Both Juvéderm Ultra Plus and Restylane are approved by the FDA to be safe and effective cosmetic injectables. These fillers contain hyaluronic acid synthesized by bacteria and not extracted from an animal source, as is sometimes believed. Hyaluronic acid is a large sugar molecule that is naturally found throughout the body and is most abundant in the skin. Hyaluronic acid can attract and bind water, which keeps the skin hydrated as well as giving it volume. Both Juvéderm Ultra Plus and Restylane offer our Buckhead and Alpharetta clients assorted products that were developed for specific treatment areas, such as the nasolabial folds (the grooves between the nose and the lips), the marionette lines (creases extending from the corners of the mouth downward around the chin), the lips, frown lines around the brow, and more.

One difference between Juvéderm Ultra Plus and Restylane has to do with consistency. Juvéderm Ultra Plus is a smooth consistency gel while Restylane is a particulate or granular gel. Furthermore, Juvéderm Ultra Plus readily diffuses into the tissues while Restylane is more cohesive and tends to stay where it is placed. There are advantages and disadvantages to both consistencies.

Another difference between Juvéderm Ultra Plus and Restylane is duration. Juvéderm Ultra Plus contains 35% more cross-linked hyaluronic acid than Restylane, which creates a slightly more complex formulation that some find to be longer lasting. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the duration of any type of filler also depends on the individual, because some people have faster rates of absorption than others.

How does Juvéderm Ultra Plus work?

Juvéderm Ultra Plus works by placing volume underneath your skin where you’ve lost collagen and other tissue. Juvéderm Ultra Plus helps smooth out and lift skin for our Buckhead and Alpharetta clients, making it look plumper.

The hyaluronic acid in Juvéderm Ultra Plus clings to your skin and the water in the acid provides volume. The acid also attracts more water, helping to preserve the recently added volume.

How to prepare for your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment

Because post-procedural swelling is to be expected and can vary depending on which area is being injected, we advise all our Buckhead and Alpharetta Juvéderm Ultra Plus clients to take the steps below prior to their procedure to help reduce swelling and minimize possible bruising.

• Minimize alcohol consumption for a minimum of 24 hours prior to your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment at our Buckhead or Alpharetta office. Alcohol can thin the blood, making it easier for bruising to occur. It is best to avoid alcohol for a minimum of three days prior to your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment.
• Avoid certain supplements and medications before the procedure. It is best to avoid any blood-thinning agents for at least one week prior to your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment to minimize the occurrence of bruising.
  • Stop all NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) such as aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Nuprin, Bufferin, Ibuprofen, although you can use Tylenol.
  • Stop all herbal supplements such as fish oil, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, and garlic pills.
  • Always discuss any history of allergies and current medications you are taking with your provider.
• Avoid salty foods a few days before and after the treatment, as excess sodium causes the body to retain water, which in turn can worsen swelling.
• Avoid any depilatory treatments (hair removal, such as tweezing and waxing) for a minimum of two days prior to your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment at our Buckhead or Alpharetta office. Tell your injector if you are planning any chemical peel treatments or laser treatments, as this may cause possible irritation at the treatment site.
• If you have a history of cold sores, it is important to let your injector know. There is a risk that the treatment could lead to an outbreak, so your provider may want to treat you with Valtrex.
• Tell your injector if you are on immunosuppressive therapy.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, then you are NOT a candidate for Juvéderm Ultra Plus.

What to expect during your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment at our Buckhead or Alpharetta location

When you arrive for your Juvéderm Ultra Plus injection at our Buckhead or Alpharetta office, the treatment will be straightforward, as the actual injection process typically takes less than one hour. The area to be treated will be cleaned, and your injector will numb the area beforehand, although you may feel a slight pinch from the needle itself. You should be able to go on about your day as you normally would normal after your treatment.

Aftercare and possible side effects

Within the First Hour of Treatment

Immediately after the treatment, there may be redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, and/or itching near the injection site. Avoid itching, massaging, or picking around the injection site. This is normal and generally disappears within a few hours to a few days. If these symptoms last more than three days following your Juvéderm Ultra Plus injection at our Buckhead or Alpharetta office, then please contact our office.​

Within Six Hours to 10 Hours of Treatment

• Avoid drinking alcohol or partaking in strenuous exercise, as it may result in additional bruising.
• Until the swelling and redness have resolved, avoid intense heat in the treated area(s). This includes sunbathing, tanning, saunas, hot tubs, or hot wax. Also avoid extreme cold, such as skiing or other winter sports.
• To help alleviate bruising, we recommend the topical application of Arnica – a natural ointment commonly used to reduce bruising. You can find this in the natural foods section of your grocery store, or at local pharmacies.
• Minimize movement of the treated area(s). However, if there is a visible bump, you can massage the area. Depending on the areas treated and the product used, you may feel “firmness.” These areas will soften and settle with time (usually one to two weeks)
• Sunscreen and makeup can be applied, and the area can be gently washed with a gentle cleanser.

After your Juvéderm Ultra Plus treatment at our Buckhead or Alpharetta office, you may experience side effects, such as swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache, tenderness, lump formation, itching at the injection site, and impaired hand function. These are typically mild in severity and normally last less than seven days in nasolabial folds and less than 14 days to 18 days in lips. Swelling may be more likely in clients under 36 years, and bruising may be more likely in clients over 35 years.

Which areas can be treated?

For our Buckhead and Alpharetta clients, Juvéderm Ultra Plus can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds or laugh lines), the area just below the nose and above the upper lip; the corners of the mouth; and marionette lines, which is the area that extends downward from the corners of the mouth to the jawline.