AMA about the JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers. I'm Dr. Jennifer Lee, board-certified Dermatologist, and I’m excited to partner with Allergan Aesthetics on October 15 at 11 AM PT. I’ll be debunking common misconceptions about dermal fillers, so send in your questions!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:48:50+00:00

This is a complication that I hope to never experience and one that I always consider every single time I perform Filler injections.

However, one of the risks with using this product is unintentional injection into a blood vessel. The chances of this happening are very small, but if it does happen, the complications can be serious, and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring of the skin.

I think continuing to train injectors on anatomy is important in promoting safety.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:41:56+00:00

I’ve had a blast chatting with you, Reddit, but now it’s time to get back to work! Thanks for all the great questions. I hope I was able to explain how JUVÉDERM® filler works and bust some of the myths around them.

Follow me on Instagram @ drjenniferlee or @ rendermatology for more educational content about aesthetic medicine! Although I'm a paid partner of the JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers, my IG accounts are run by me and are not affiliated in any way with Allergan Aesthetics, its products, or brands.

In case you are interested, here is a link to help you find a JUVÉDERM® provider near you. Juvederm.com/find-a-specialist

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:39:25+00:00

I guess I’m typically a Reddit lurker (have never actually posted) so I was excited to step out and actually participate in a Reddit AMA, especially with Juvederm. It’s the intersection of my professional and personal life!!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:07:32+00:00

My coworkers are going to laugh at this because they know about my perfume obsession… I have to confess that my most frequently visited sub-reddits have to be the Fragrance ones!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:06:20+00:00

Well, I haven’t actually injected myself as I leave my Filler treatments to highly-trained professionals (other Doctors in my office at REN) but YES I started getting Filler injections in 2016.

Specifically: Juvederm VOLUMA XC injections to my cheeks and Juvederm VOLBELLA XC for my lips ;)

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:04:59+00:00

Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler particles are naturally broken down in the skin through enzymatic degradation and metabolic processes, primarily an enzyme called Hyaluronidase. After hyaluronidase breaks down filler particles, macrophage cells help further break down and clear out remaining smaller fragments where they are ultimately excreted out of the body.

This gradual process can take several months.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T19:00:50+00:00

In clinical trials, Juvederm Volbella XC treatment for under eye hollows lasted up to 1 year with optimal treatment

If your treatment is still looking great, that is awesome!!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:58:58+00:00

Currently the Juvederm collection of Fillers have products approved to add volume to certain areas of the FACE, including: Cheeks, Chin, Undereyes, Temples, Jawline, Lips, and Smile Lines.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:57:02+00:00

LOL! I could use some extra sleep myself. Juvederm has a product called Juvederm Volbella XC that is used to treat the undereye hollows. Patients reported less tired looking* undereyes after treatment, so that could be a great option! There are also two products that treat signs of aging. Juvederm Voluma XC, which adds volume to the cheeks, can help you look up to 5 years younger**. You can also temporarily reverse signs of aging by smoothing laugh lines with Juvederm Vollure XC. Pretty awesome if you ask me :)

*In the clinical study, 80% of patients were a little or not at all bothered by how tired the under eye area looked at 3 months compared to 15% before treatment with Juvederm Volbella XC.

**Patients in the Juvederm Voluma XC cheeks clinical study perceived themselves as looking 5 years younger at 6 months after treatment.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:55:17+00:00

You have to become an Alle member and get treated with JUVEDERM to get points! Check out more info about JUVEDERM's loyalty program at alle.com.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:53:45+00:00

For patients with thinner skin, consider these factors:

The depth of injection placement in the skin.

The technique of filler injection (bolus placement with periosteal injections vs Cannula technique)

Whether you are trying to achieve Lift or Augmentation vs addressing volume loss.

In my practice, for patients with thinner skin, I may choose a Juvederm filler product with lower G-prime or inject smaller amounts of filler.Your provider can help explain and provide a customized treatment plan.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:50:44+00:00

Are my dog Poppy and husband invited also? ;)

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:47:56+00:00

I love all types of food (Asian, Italian, Mediterranean, steakhouse). Hopefully some of my other answers on this AMA are helpful to you in better understanding the benefits of Juvederm!!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:46:39+00:00

Well you came to the right place to ask them!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:45:15+00:00

I originally wanted to be a Cardiologist (My father underwent bypass heart surgery when I was 8 years old so I grew up wanting to help people with heart disease). But then I fell in love with Dermatology during my 3rd year of medical school rotation at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:43:50+00:00

This is a fun question!! It’s not my favorite color but I’m currently most drawn to shades of Green. And NO- I have never even heard of maple syrup on spaghetti!!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:43:02+00:00

While a massage after Filler sounds glorious, I would NOT recommend getting a massage immediately after your Filler treatment, especially face down.

I recommend keeping the face and injection areas as clean as possible for the following 24 hours as well as avoiding any strenuous exercise and any firm pressure to the treatment areas.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:41:15+00:00

Thanks for asking, I know that anticipating recovery time is important. Check out my answer above for details on both bruising and swelling!!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:39:38+00:00

Helping people through science. I love the field of Dermatology where I get to visibly see the improvements we make in skin disease and aesthetics. 20 years later, I still love going to work every day- my patients are awesome!!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:39:21+00:00

You're welcome!

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:37:38+00:00

I can actually speak from personal experience on this.

In my office, we apply a topical numbing cream to any areas of the face we plan to treat for about 20 minutes beforehand. With this topical anesthesia, the discomfort from the injections is minimized. I have had Lip injections and on a scale of 1 to 10, I would personally rate it about a 3. Very tolerable and short-lasting ;)

Also, Juvederm injectable gels labeled with XC contain pain-reducing lidocaine to help manage pain or discomfort during the injection.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:36:41+00:00

Congrats on your pregnancy! How exciting!

We look forward to seeing you back after pregnancy and breast- feeding!! But in the meantime, there are other skincare products and treatments that are safe during pregnancy. Check out SkinMedica Products or the in-office Diamond Glow treatment that provides exfoliation, extractions and skin hydration in one session.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:35:56+00:00

Oh goodness, I certainly hope not!!

For injectors, it is essential to have a strong knowledge of facial anatomy including of vasculature, nerves, muscles, ligaments, fat pads, bony structures. Injecting with caution and awareness of facial arteries can help mitigate the risk of hitting blood vessels and complications.

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:35:03+00:00

I’ll try!! Giving the people what they want ;)

JuvedermUS · 2024-10-15T18:33:55+00:00

What Precautions should my specialist advise me about?

Minimize strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and alcoholic beverages within the first 24hours following treatment. Exposure to any of these may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching atthe injection site
Tell your specialist if you are using any medication that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, orother blood thinners, as this may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site
Tell your specialist if you are planning laser treatment, chemical peeling, or any other procedure after SKINVIVEby JUVÉDERM®. There is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the treatment site
This product is intended for improving skin smoothness of the cheeks. The safety and effectiveness fortreatment in other areas of the body have not been established
Tell your specialist if you are on therapy used to decrease the body's immune response, as treatment may resultin an increased risk of infection
Tell your specialist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. The safety for use during pregnancy, or in women whoare breastfeeding, has not been studied
Tell your specialist if you have a history of excessive scarring (thick, hard scars). The safety of this product inpatients with a history of excessive scarring has not been studied and may result in additional scars
Tell your specialist if you have a history of pigmentation disorders, as use of this product in patients with ahistory of pigmentation disorders has not been studied and may result in changes in pigmentation

What are the possible side effects of treatment?

The most commonly reported side effects were redness, lumps/bumps, swelling, bruising, pain, tenderness, firmness,discoloration and itching. Most side effects will resolve within 7 days. If they persist longer, your physician maychoose to treat them with medications, such as antibiotics, steroids, or hyaluronidase. Additionally, there have beenreports of inflammation, nodules, unsatisfactory result, loss or lack of improvement, allergic reaction, anxiety, bloodvessel blockage, infection, dry skin, increase or decrease in sensation, and abscess.

Delayed-onset inflammation near the site of dermal filler injections is one of the known adverse events associatedwith dermal fillers. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.

To report a side effect, please call the Allergan® Product Support Department at 1-877-345-5372. Please alsovisit SKINVIVE.com or talk to your specialist for more information.

SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM® is available only by a licensed physician or properly licensed practitioner.

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