To change external appearance and achieve long-term rejuvenation, it is enough to use modern cosmetic preparations. You can create voluminous cheekbones, tighten your oval line or become the owner of sensual lips in just an hour. The Juvederm line of fillers produces modern fillers to solve a whole range of aesthetic problems. Restoring natural contours, smoothing wrinkles of varying depths, and activating intracellular processes are the main goals of correction. The drug Juvederm Volift allows you to replenish tissue volume and is effective for ptosis and displacement of the oval contour. The biodegradable composition provides a general improvement in the condition of the integument. Renewal processes are accelerated, oxygen respiration is normalized, and the deficiency of hyaluronic acid is replenished.
What are the features of Vycross Juvederm
The products of the international company Allergan are of high quality and safe to use. The new line of Wycross fillers allows you to solve various age-related problems. Anti-aging programs are successfully used for contouring, facial harmonization, restoration of asymmetry and other aesthetic imperfections. The use of special molecular cross-linking technology ensures the creation of products that meet ISO standards. In Russia, fillers have also been certified and are successfully used by leading plastic surgeons and cosmetologists.
The new Wycross line is superior in quality and durability to the previous Ultra series. The improved formula provides a prolonged effect, as well as the ability to correct various areas. It is based on ether agent technology, which allows for the creation of large cross-links of the main substance. New drugs help reduce the volume of filler and also ensure a comfortable procedure.
Note! The composition includes lidocaine, which allows for painless administration even on sensitive areas of the eye area and nasolabial triangle.
Volift - used to smooth out deep and medium folds, creases in the nasolabial triangle, and purse-string wrinkles around the mouth. The effect lasts up to 18 months. Successfully corrects ptosis and other age-related changes, corrects the chin, cheekbones, and adds volume to the lips.
Volbella - a less dense gel is used to prevent and smooth out surface wrinkles. It also helps rejuvenate the delicate skin of the eyelids and the area around the mouth. Allows you to correct aesthetic imperfections, cope with dryness, peeling, and restore a healthy complexion. The effect lasts up to 12 months.
Voluma - created to sculpt the face with severe ptosis, as well as to add volume when there is a deficiency of tissue. The drug is dense and is implanted into the dermal layers. A lasting transformation has been noticeable for more than a year and a half.
Correction of appearance using Juvederm injections
A cosmetic procedure, during which the gel is injected into the dermal layer of the skin using a syringe with a thin needle or cannula, lasts no more than 30 minutes. Minor redness, swelling and soreness of the skin may be observed for 2-3 days after the injection. Signs of injection intervention, according to reviews of Juvederm, disappear after a few days without the use of special therapy. In rare cases, nodules may appear at the injection site: you should notify your doctor about this side effect of Juvederm as soon as possible.
The duration of action of Juvederm for lips lasts 6 months - due to their high saturation with capillaries, for all other areas of the skin - about 9 months. On the earlobes, the results of correction last for 1.5-2 years. In general, the duration of the drug’s effect depends on the skin type, the technique used and the individual characteristics of the patient’s skin.
If after performing the procedure there are no complications in the form of swelling, the effect is noticeable immediately. Otherwise, it will take up to a week to see full results.
The retention period of the result depends both on the individual characteristics of the patient and on the type of drug administered.
Juvederm gradually dissolves, helping to reduce the effect it produces. If you are not satisfied with the result of the procedure, and you want to get rid of the resulting effect as soon as possible, resort to the hyaluronidase enzyme, which will artificially speed up the resorption of the drug.
Composition of drugs
The raw material for the Wycross series fillers is hyaluronic acid. The concentration of the active substance determines the objectives of the procedure. The biogel also contains lidocaine and phosphate buffer.
Hyaluron helps preserve water molecules in tissues and stimulates tissue renewal. As a result, color and structure improve, and immune indicators increase. Not only mechanical filling of folds with gel occurs, but also rejuvenation at the cellular level. It is possible to prevent the formation of new creases and activate lymphatic drainage properties.
Lidocaine helps avoid pain. Implantation of the drug is carried out very slowly to prevent swelling and uneven distribution of the gel. The anesthetic content ensures a comfortable correction.
The phosphate buffer allows you to avoid tissue rejection of the filler, uniform distribution, and long-term preservation of hyaluron in the intercellular space.
Indications, effectiveness of use
Juvederm Volift filler is designed to combat age-related changes and replenish tissue volume. The composition provides a long-lasting effect and comfortable implantation.
Intended for women from 30 to 45 years old for comprehensive skin rejuvenation and improvement of the shape of individual areas of the face. Up to 30 years of age, use is advisable for changing the shape and increasing the size of the lips, correcting asymmetry, smoothing scars.
Indications:
- deep, expression wrinkles;
- pronounced nasolabial folds;
- offset oval line;
- dry skin;
- photopigmentation;
- narrow, asymmetrical lips;
- drooping corners of the mouth;
- unhealthy color;
- lumpy structure;
- inflammation, excessive sebaceous glands.
As a result, it is possible to achieve a non-surgical facelift and significant correction of appearance.
Juvederm (Juvederm) what kind of drug is it?
Juvederm is a line of hyaluronic acid-based intradermal fillers that can neutralize or reduce the size of wrinkles and folds on the face.
Juvederm is also used to enlarge the lips and add additional volume to the facial contour in the area of the cheekbones and cheeks. Due to the inevitable aging of the body, exposure of the skin to negative external (temperature changes, sun, cold, medications) and internal factors, the skin loses its own hyaluronic acid, as a result of which the connection between the dermis and epidermis weakens, which leads to a decrease in skin tone and the formation of wrinkles. Therefore, starting from the age of 30, the body needs additional supplies of hyaluronic acid found in fillers. Hyaluronic acid, included in Juvederm injections, is produced as a result of bacterial fermentation of a natural strain of Streptococcus equi, which is non-pathogenic for the human body.
Types of drugs
Vycross preparations belong to the latest generation of fillers. Unlike ultra, second-generation products, a longer-lasting effect and economical use are observed. The composition contains specially cross-linked hyaluronic acid; the formula provides comprehensive aesthetic work with skin imperfections.
Volift - used to rejuvenate the lower third of the face, forehead area. Allows you to smooth out marionette wrinkles, purse string wrinkles, and eliminates nasolabial folds. Ineffective when administered into the nasolacrimal groove; it is also not used for bags and dark circles under the eyes. Dense, flexible filler ensures preservation of the 3D effect for up to 18 months. The price of a lift package, consisting of 2 syringes of 1 ml each, 30G needles is 12,000 rubles.
Retouch hyaluronic gel of high purity is used for additional correction after the first procedure, restores the natural oval shape, fills wrinkles. The final result can be assessed in 10–14 days, retouch lasts up to 18 months. The drug is administered using 27G, 30G needles or through cannulas. Areas of application: cheekbones, cheeks, double chin, lips, nasolabial folds. The kit includes 2 syringes of 0.55 ml, 27G needles. You can buy it for 12,300 rubles.
Volbella - used for popular natural lip augmentation, shape correction, and smoothing out the mesh of wrinkles in the perioral area. It has a lower density, unlike other Wycross preparations. The cost of Volbella is 2 syringes of 1 ml, 4 needles 30G - 13,000 rubles.
Volume is a multi-phase filler used to add volume to lips, cheekbones, and chin correction. High plasticity ensures long-lasting results and remains in tissue for up to 18 months. The cost of the volume is 13,000 rubles, includes 2 syringes of 1 ml, 23G needles, cannulas.
Volite is a drug intended for general improvement of skin condition, healing, and hydration. The result is observed for 9 months, just 1 session is enough. Unlike other fillers, Wycross is used at any age, up to 30 years - for prevention, after 45 years - in a complex of anti-aging programs. Price - 15,000 rubles, packaging consists of 2 syringes of 1 ml each and 32G needles.
Method for correcting wrinkles with fillers –
Juvederm is injected into the skin using a syringe and a very thin needle. Moreover, the lower the density of the filler, the thinner the needle included. Thicker fillers can only be injected into tissue through slightly larger needles, which can be more painful and slightly more likely to cause bruising. All Juvederm fillers are produced with 0.3% lidocaine anesthetic. When correcting wrinkles, the gel is injected into the base of each wrinkle along its entire length. Thus, the filler seems to push the wrinkle outward (Fig. 4).
Correction of deep wrinkles with filler: scheme
You will see the visible result of the filler injection immediately after the procedure. On average it takes from 15 to 30 minutes. However, the final result of the correction will be visible only after 24 hours. This is because the hyaluronic acid gel in Juvederm fillers is not fully hydrated with water. This means that the gel, after being introduced into the tissue, will absorb some more liquid, which will slightly increase its volume within 24 hours. This point is especially important to consider when increasing lip volume.
Correction of wrinkles and soft tissue volume with Juvederm –
Instructions for administering the drug
The kit includes 2 syringes of 1 ml, 30G needles, stored in original packaging at temperatures from 2º to 25º. Skin preparation is carried out according to the standard procedure - cleansing, treatment with an antiseptic. At the request of the patient, for a more comfortable procedure, a local anesthetic is used.
Instructions:
- The filler is intended for intradermal administration by a physician after completing training in the operating technique.
- Implanted into the deep layers of the dermis, the mucous membrane of the lips using 30G needles, 25G, 27G or 30G cannulas.
- Linear-retrograde and bolus techniques are used, the minimum dosage is used to avoid compaction.
- The packaging is opened in front of the patient, and information about expiration dates and batch number is also provided.
- Implantation is not carried out in blood vessels, areas around the orbit, or bridge of the nose.
- The drug does not require preliminary dilution and is used together with the supplied needles.
- The injection technique depends on the area of correction; the filler is implanted slowly for uniform distribution in the tissues.
- As the needles become dull, they are replaced and then disposed of.
Important! After completion of the procedure, the remaining filler is also disposed of. Storage and subsequent finishing are not provided.
Safety and precautions
The use of Juvederm for cosmetic purposes is approved by the FDA (the most prestigious US medical organization for monitoring the quality of medications). This drug has a very high safety profile, but it should not be used in patients who are severely allergic to anything.
Juvederm Ultra should not be used in patients who are allergic to lidocaine. Also, you should not inject the gel into the soft tissues of the face, which currently have an active inflammatory process. Juvederm should only be administered to a patient by a doctor, and in no case by nursing staff.
Patients should tell their doctor if they are using medications that may increase bleeding or bruising, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or naproxen. Additionally, there are no studies to date that indicate the safety of using Juvederm during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, or in patients under 18 years of age.
How is the procedure performed in clinics?
A plastic surgeon or dermatocosmetologist can work with injectable biogels. At the consultation stage, the doctor assesses the condition of the skin. A detailed anamnesis will reveal the presence of restrictions for a cosmetic procedure.
Preparation:
- You may need to take a course of vasoconstrictor medications, be sure to maintain fluid balance by drinking about 2 liters of water;
- on the day of the event you cannot drink strong tea, coffee, or smoke;
- During the week it is forbidden to drink alcohol, visit the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, or carry out traumatic cosmetic procedures;
- One month before the procedure, you should not take medications that affect blood clotting.
On the appointed day, the patient signs an informed consent, which indicates the progress of implantation, contraindications, and possible side effects. After familiarization, an outpatient card is filled out, a sticker is pasted with the name of the filler, batch number, and expiration date. The packaging is opened in the presence of the client.
Stages:
- The face is cleansed using professional products.
- Treated with an antiseptic, usually chlorhexidine.
- Emla anesthetic cream is applied; if the patient wishes, it can be done without anesthesia. The composition of the drug contains lidocaine.
- The filler is injected very slowly, areas are pre-selected. You will need from 2 to 4 syringes; combination with other drugs in the Wycross line is possible.
- The injection areas are re-treated with an antiseptic. The doctor easily massages the tissues for uniform distribution.
- An anti-inflammatory cream or mask will help speed up healing.
The procedure takes no more than an hour, after which the patient can go home. It is advisable to carry out cosmetic procedures during vacation or before the weekend; recovery takes several days.
Healing period
All consequences - redness, swelling, hematomas - disappear within a week. After the procedure, it is important to strictly follow all medical recommendations. It is rare to see long-term effects after a filler is injected several months later. If compactions or swelling appear, you should consult a doctor.
Recovery period rules:
- During the first few days, you should not apply makeup and limit touching your skin;
- for care, use professional products without aggressive components, treat with anti-inflammatory ointment morning and evening;
- sleep on a high pillow;
- Alcohol, foods high in salt, strong tea, coffee are prohibited for about a week;
- Protect your skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation for about a month; do not visit a solarium, bathhouse, swimming pool, or gym.
Attention! The maximum effect is achieved 2 weeks after implantation. The result lasts for about 18 months; the process of hyaluron breakdown is influenced by lifestyle, individual characteristics, and physical activity.
Precautionary measures
The drug Volift requires strict adherence to the instructions on the part of both the doctor and the patient. If you follow the technique and recommendations, the risks of complications are minimal.
Side effects:
- swelling;
- hematomas;
- keloid scars;
- tissue necrosis;
- compaction;
- papules;
- inflammation;
- allergic reaction.
At the consultation stage, it is necessary to identify limitations for:
- intolerance to components;
- malignant formations;
- postoperative period;
- autoimmune pathologies;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- tendency to form keloid scars;
- inflammatory infections;
- epilepsy;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Contraindications
The list of contraindications for the use of Juvederm Volbella includes:
- tendency to form hypertrophic scars;
- open wounds and suppuration in the injection area;
- active infectious processes of a general and local nature;
- increased sensitivity to hyaluronic acid and filler components, including lidocaine;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- uncontrolled epilepsy;
- minor age.
The use of beta blockers and other drugs that inhibit and/or block metabolic processes in the liver must be abandoned in advance, before the procedure, and be sure to inform the cosmetologist about the therapy being carried out. In patients with cardiac conduction disorders, the drug is used with caution.
Advantages and disadvantages
When choosing Volift filler, you should consider the advantages and disadvantages. A doctor can recommend a drug after a thorough analysis of the patient’s data.
Pros:
- evenly distributed;
- the effect lasts for 18 months;
- economical consumption;
- painlessness;
- increased safety thanks to an innovative formula.
Minuses:
- the procedure can only be entrusted to a doctor;
- there are risks of developing delayed consequences;
- high cost of the procedure.
Comparison with other fillers from the Juvederm line
The Wycross collection belongs to the latest generation of fillers. The formula contains hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, phosphate buffer. The difference between Volift, Volbella, Voluma is the density of the gel and areas of application. The effect lasts from 9 to 18 months.
The Juvederm Ultra series includes fillers 2, 3, 4, smile. Depending on the concentration of hyaluron, it helps to cope with deep wrinkles, replenish tissue deficits, improve the overall condition of the skin, correct the shape, and add volume to the lips. Also contains mannitol, which has antioxidant effects. The pronounced effect lasts from 3 to 12 months.
Hydrate is a soft, plastic filler designed for biorevitalization of the face, neck, décolleté, and hands. The universal drug has no age restrictions and is used from 18 years of age. Helps to thicken the skin, restore renewal processes, and improve general condition. The result lasts from 6 to 12 months.
Etermis - hyaluronic fillers include a whole series of biogels. Contains stabilized and unstabilized acid, which helps prolong the effect. Allows you to solve aging problems and correct external imperfections. The result lasts from several months to 2 years.
Juvederm: price for 1.0 ml
For Juvederm injections, the price is calculated based on the amount of gel required. The prices below are based on 1.0 ml of gel –
- Juvederm® Ultra 2 – from RUB 12,000.
- Juvederm® Ultra 3 – from RUB 13,000.
- Juvederm® Ultra 4 – from RUB 13,500.
- Juvederm® Voluma – from RUB 14,500.
- Juvederm® Volbella – from RUB 14,500.
- Juvederm® Volift – from RUB 14,500.
- Juvederm® Hydrate – from RUB 9,000.
- Juvederm® Volite – from 13,000 rubles.
Opinion of cosmetologists
Doctors share their experience of working with Volift fillers, discuss features and consequences.
The cosmetologist asks why the drug was injected into the nasolacrimal groove. He also writes about frequent swelling after using Wycross, and ways to correct adverse effects.
The user writes that it is necessary to remove the filler and delay subsequent lip augmentation. Indicates the occurrence of edema due to colds and viral infections.
The cosmetologist writes about the occurrence of swelling and thickening in the client 5 months after the injection.
Patient reviews
On the Internet you can find mostly positive reviews about the drug Volift.
The participant writes about the good quality of the filler, used together with Juvederm Hydrate.
The review describes the features of use and the need to choose a specialist with a higher medical education.
The user writes how much volume should be injected into the cheekbones, painlessness, and long-lasting results.
The participant writes about higher costs, frequent cases of delayed complications.
You can read reviews about use on the forum.
