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JUVEDERM® 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 the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent.
In its natural form unbound hyaluronic acid forms liquid-hydrated individual chains that are metabolized in the body in just 12 hours. The liquid hyaluronic acid is transformed into a soft solid, or "gel" by a process known as cross-linking where in the individual chains of hyaluronic acid are chemically bound together. The firmness of the gel depends on the degree of cross-linking of the individual hyaluronic acid is used therapeutically.
JUVEDERM® Injectable Gel, a 'next generation' hyaluronic acid dermal filler approved by the FDA in June 2006, contains the highest concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any dermal currently available. These attributes provide optimal results with a single treatment in the majority of patients and deliver sustained results for up to 6 months or longer. JUVEDERM® Injectable Gel may last longer than the other available hyaluronic acid products on the market. We are currently involved in a national investigational trial to determine if patients prefer JUVEDERM® Injectable Gel when injected into nasolabial folds.
JUVEDERM® Injectable Gel is injected into areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur. It temporarily adds volume to the skin and restores a smoother appearance to the face.
JUVEDERM® is a registered trademark of Allergan Industrie, SAS |
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