Because Juvéderm™ soft replenishing gel filler is a simple, nonsurgical treatment, there is minimal recovery or downtime. So you can make an appointment to stop by your healthcare professional's office for treatment on the way home from work or the gym, or even while the kids are at soccer practice—and then go on with the rest of your day. Here's what to expect when you visit your healthcare professional's office for treatment. (Please note that although this experience is typical, the routine at your healthcare professional's office may be different).

Before you go: Some healthcare professionals recommend that you avoid any medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS), for at least a week prior to treatment in order to reduce the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site. Ask your healthcare professional what he or she recommends.

When you arrive: If this is your first visit, your healthcare professional will ask about your medical history, including any allergies you may have or medications you may be taking, and will tell you more about wrinkle treatment with Juvéderm™. Juvéderm™ soft replenishing gel filler does not require an allergy test.

Determining your treatment needs: Your healthcare professional will examine the soft tissue of your face to assess the depth of wrinkles and folds and determine your treatment. Your healthcare professional may even take pretreatment photographs so you can see the difference after treatment!

Before the procedure: Although anesthesia is not required, your healthcare professional may use topical or injectable anesthesia to numb the treatment area first. However, new Juvéderm™ with lidocaine combines a localized pain reliever with Juvéderm™ so a separate anesthetic is unnecessary.

The procedure: Your healthcare professional will inject Juvéderm™ under your skin with a fine needle to smooth away fine lines, wrinkles and folds. Following the injection, your healthcare professional may gently massage the treated areas. The procedure is quick and easy. The injection itself typically takes 15-30 minutes.

After the procedure: With Juvéderm™, there is minimal recovery or downtime.

For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize the risks of temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites. After the treatment, some temporary injection-related reactions may occur, including redness, pain, firmness, swelling, and bumps. Studies have shown that these are usually mild to moderate in nature and clear up on their own in 7 days or less. If you experience swelling at the injection site, you can apply an ice pack for a brief period. Your healthcare professional will tell you when make-up may be applied after your treatment.

If you have any questions or concerns about your Juvéderm™ treatment, please contact your healthcare professional.

Seeing results: You should see an immediate improvement in the treatment areas. Most patients require only one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing or volume enhancement, and results last up to 1 year*, longer than other HA dermal fillers. However, results may vary and correction is temporary. Supplemental "touch-up" treatments may be required to achieve and maintain optimal results.

If you're considering Juvéderm™ soft replenishing gel filler, you'll want to find someone who is an experienced injector. Click here to find an experienced healthcare professional near you.