Because Juvederm® is a simple, nonsurgical wrinkle treatment, there is minimal recovery or downtime. You can make an appointment to stop by Palmetto Skin and Laser Center for treatment on the way home from work or the gym, or even while the kids are at soccer practice—and get right back to your life. Here’s what to expect when you visit us for treatment:

Before you go: Avoid any medications that can increase bleeding, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) like Aleve or Advil (ibuprofen), for at least a week prior to treatment in order to reduce the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.

Before the procedure: Dr. Woodall or Dr. White will have you remove any make up and wash the areas that you will have injected. Although anesthesia is not required, Dr. White or Woodall may use topical or local anesthesia to numb the treatment area first.

The procedure: Dr. Woodall or Dr. White will inject the Juvéderm® under your skin to augment, or fill, wrinkles and folds. Following the injection, Dr. White or Dr. Woodall may gently massage the treated areas.

The procedure is quick and easy. Your entire Juvéderm®  appointment will take about a half hour from start to finish, depending on the number of areas being treated.

After the procedure: With Juvéderm® , there is minimal recovery or downtime. For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize the risks of temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites.

Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency of Juvéderm®  allows Dr. White or Dr. Woodall to administer it easily and smoothly. And, Juvéderm®  is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Your doctor may choose to numb (anesthetize) the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.

After the treatment, some temporary injection-related reactions may occur, including redness, pain, firmness, swelling, and bumps. Studies have shown that these are usually mild to moderate in nature and clear up on their own in 7 days or less. If you experience swelling at the injection site, you can apply an ice pack for a brief period. Your healthcare professional will tell you when makeup may be applied after your treatment.

Juvéderm®  is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color. Studies with Juvéderm® showed no increased risk of hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) or hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.

You should see an immediate improvement in the treatment areas. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing.

Juvéderm®  is priced per syringe.