Perlane®

What is Perlane®?

Perlane® is a cosmetic dermal filler that replaces lost volume and restores youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to sever facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines form your nose to the corners of your mouth. In the human body, natural hyaluronic acid provides volume and fullness to the skin, but it diminishes with age. Perlane® is made from this same acid and has been modified slightly to last longer than the body's own version of the acid.

How long does Perlane® last?

Perlane® should maintain its cosmetic effect for at least six months, in the majority of patients. How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Scheduling of follow-up appointments six months after a procedure is recommended.

Unique Points Regarding Perlane®

• Perlane® is unique because it has larger particles designed for deeper injection than Restylane
• Perlane® was approved by the FDA in 2007 for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds like the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth.
• Perlane® is used in over 70 countries.
• Some Safety Considerations
• After your treatment , you may have some swelling, redness, pain, bruising, and tenderness. This will normally last less than seven days. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur. To avoid bruising and bleeding, you should not use Perlane® is you have recently used drugs that thin your blood or prevent clotting. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you should not use Perlane®. Perlane® is available only through a licensed practitioner. For complete product and safety information, please consult with Dr. Vincent.

What is Juvederm?

Juvederm Ultra injectable gel is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissues to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in body that delivers nutrients, hydrates the skin by maintaining water, and acts as a cushioning agent.

What does it do?

Juvederm Ultra injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.

How long does Juvederm last?

You should seen immediate improvement in the treated areas. Results vary but may last 6 months or more.

What are the side effects?

Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature and usually last less than 7 days. The most common side effects include temporary injection site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration. As with all skin injection procedures, there is risk of infection.

Is there anyone that can not be treated?

Juvederm Ultra should not be used in patients who have severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis, a history or presence of multiple severe allergies, or patients with a history of allergies to gram-positive bacterial proteins. The doctor will ask you about your medical history to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for treatment.

What should I expect with Juvederm treatments?

The doctor will go over a list of pre and post treatment procedures with you. If you are taking aspirin or ibuprofen you may experience increased bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Inform your physician if you are using any of these substances and if you are planning on having any chemical peels or laser treatments. Juvederm should be used with caution in patients on immunosuppressive therapy as there may be an increased risk of infection. The safety of Juvederm has not been established in breastfeeding females, during pregnancy, or in patients under the age of 18.

What are post treatment procedures?

For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. This minimizes the risk of temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites. These temporary side effects generally resolve themselves within one week. An ice pack can be applied to the site if you experience swelling. You may apply make-up as usual.

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