Question:
My parenthesis are noticeable and definitely age me, how much of a reduction
can I expect by having this procedure done?
Dr. A’s Answer:
Juvederm as well as Restylane are excellent products for filling smile
creases like yours or even ones that are much worse. The hyaluronic acid
that makes up Juvederm is a natural skin component and is very safe. It
is a simple 5 minute procedure and you can expect at least 6 months of
results, but often times improvements last well over a year. In fact,
new studies have shown that filling wrinkles with hyaluronic acid causes
collagen remodeling which doesn’t just camouflage the wrinkle, but
rather, actually fixes it. I have seen this many many times on patients
who I see regularly for years as we repeat their Botox but continue to
be pleased with the Juvederm result. Most patients need one syringe of
product per smile line, but mild cases can use a single syringe and more
severe ones need three. You should expect some mild bruising for a few
days after the treatment that typically will cover with makeup.