Juvederm® Orange County
Spa Aesthetica Orange County: 714.937.0772
Juvederm Orange County: 949.645.6200
What Is Juvederm®?
Juvederm® is an hyaluronic acid filler that is injected into the soft tissue under the skin
to correct wrinkles, folds and add volume. Juvederm® can add volume and change the shape of
the face by plumping up the soft tissue of the face. Juvederm® is FDA approved to last up to
one year.
What Is a Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acids is a substance that occurs naturally in all mammals that helps
to hydrate and add volume to your skin. It has been use as an aesthetic treatments and
for more than 20 years for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement as well
as for eye surgeries and wound repair.
What Is Juvederm® Indicated For?
Juvederm® Ultra and Ultra Plus are injectable gels that are injected into the outer layers
of skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles or fold, such as the nasolabial folds
or the creases running from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth.
Is Juvederm® is it safe and effective?
Dr. Reichner and Spa Aesthetica will obtain your medical history to
determine if you are an appropriate candidate for Juvederm® treatments.
Juvéderm® injectable gel should not be used in patients who have severe
allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or presence of multiple severe
allergies or history of allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins.
The safety and effectiveness of Juvéderm® for the treatment of areas other
than facial wrinkles and folds (such as lips) have not been established in
controlled clinical studies. These treatment areas are considered "off-label"
uses of Juvederm.
How is Juvederm® applied?
Juvéderm® is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce
injection discomfort. Doctor Reichner may choose to numb (anesthetize) your
treatment area to further minimize discomfort. Injections may cause some discomfort
during and after the injection. The Gel has a smooth consistency which allows
Dr. Reichner to administer it smoothly without lumps or bumps.
How long does a Juvederm® treatment usually take?
The injection process takes only about 20 to 30 minutes.
Dr. Reichner will spend 10 to 15 minutes with you in consultation prior to
your treatment.
What are possible the side effects with Juvederm®?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration
is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include
temporary injections site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness,
swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration.
As with all skin injection procedures there is a risk of infection.
Do I need to see a Doctor to get Juvederm®?
Yes, Juvederm® is a medication that requires either a medical doctor or licensed health care
professional under the direct supervision of a medical doctor to determine if Juvederm® is right
for you and administer the injections. Although any supervised licensed health care professional can administer
Juvederm®, Dr. Reichner believes that Board Certified physicians are most familiar with the facial
anatomy and should be considered first as the ideal practitioner to evaluate and treat patients requiring this type of
cosmetic medication.
Dr. Reichner and Spa Aesthetica will help you determine if you are a good
candidate for this Juvederm® treatments. When making your appointment,
be sure to tell our receptionist that you want to find out more about Juvederm®.
What does Juvederm® cost?
The Juvederm® at Spa Aesthetica is administered to correct mild to moderate facial wrinkles
and to correct facial volume loss that occurs naturally with aging. The cost per syringe will
range from $500 to $1000 depending on the complexity and nature of area to be injected.
Most patients desiring lips augmentation will require 1 syringe (0.8cc).
Dr. Reichner has found that as we age, the volume of filler required during the initial
treatement cycle increases with each decade after 30. This amount is enough to last
for approximately 12 months in most patients. Patients can then expect to receive "maintanence"
injections yearly to maintain a youthful appearance.
Why should I seek a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon when considering products like Juvederm®?
Plastic surgeons are trained to understand the anatomy and artistic nature important for the proper use
of this cosmetic medication. When exploring a doctor's credentials, it is important to
understand the differences in training that define the educational process leading to Board Certification.
I believe that when looking for a cosmetic specialist you should highly
consider board certified surgical specialists. Look at the surgeon's training after medical school.
Look at the surgeon's board certifications. After you have researched a doctors credentials,
the next step is to schedule a consultation. At your Spa Aesthetica consultation, our Coordinator
will facilitate the entire process before you meet Dr. Reichner and she will help answer all of your
questions about what to do before and after your Juvederm® Treatments.
Consultation
To schedule your free consultation at Spa Aesthetica with Dr. Reichner, please
contact our office in
Orange County at (714) 937-0772.
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