Have you ever looked in the mirror at a deepening wrinkle and wished your body would just fill that crease with new tissue? Juvéderm® products use hyaluronic acid (just like your body produces naturally) to fill your fine lines and wrinkles in a way that is virtually indistinguishable from your natural skin.
At Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Chelmsford, Juvéderm® products are used as a non-surgical treatment option to reduce the signs of aging with immediate results and little to no downtime. Schedule a consultation today or call our patient care coordinator at (978) 275-9440 to learn more about this versatile treatment option.
Juvéderm® is a line of injectable hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that can be used to help fill out lost volume and sunken skin. There are different types of Juvéderm® fillers that target specific areas of the face and help to fill unsightly indentations in the skin, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and even some acne scars. These products can also be used to add more volume to areas like the cheeks, lower face, and chin area. These fillers act as a binder for much-needed moisture in the skin and help stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen.
Collagen is a protein that provides skin with structural support and elasticity, while hyaluronic acid acts as a sponge, binding water to hydrate skin, giving it volume. As we age, however, both substances slowly begin to dissipate, allowing for the formation of lines and wrinkles, especially around the nose and mouth.
In addition, loss of facial volume can give a hollow, shadowed appearance to the cheek areas. Time, sun exposure, and other environmental factors can contribute to a loss of collagen and hyaluronic acid, which can be treated with injectable fillers.
Juvéderm® is one of the most popular dermal filler treatments available for patients in the Boston area. This is due to its incredible benefits and long-lasting results. Additionally, the application for Juvéderm® is generally quick and easy, with minimal pain and discomfort during the injections. Common benefits of the Juvéderm® family of products include:
Juvéderm®’s line of fillers is effective for filling in volume loss and softening wrinkles and folds. Some fillers are best for volumizing, and others work on fine lines. A combination of fillers can be used for optimal results.
The Juvéderm® family of fillers offers formulations that address overall skin quality and more localized concerns. Here are some of the specific areas where Juvéderm® excels:
At Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Chelmsford, Juvéderm® XC, Voluma XC, Volbella, and Vollure are among our treatment options for fine lines and wrinkles. Each option in the Juvéderm® family of fillers has a specific place in your personalized treatment plan, whether you are trying to treat sunken cheeks or nasolabial lines along the nose and mouth. When you come in for a consultation, Dr. Eliopoulos and her team of nurse injectors will ensure that your treatment plan employs the right fillers to maximize your natural-looking results.
Juvéderm® XC uses Hylacross technology to replace skin’s hyaluronic acid (HA), restoring volume while smoothing wrinkles and folds. Juvéderm® XC is a hyaluronic acid gel infused with lidocaine (a numbing agent) that primarily treats unwanted lines called nasolabial folds in the nose and mouth areas. When injected into the lips, it provides a plumping, volumizing effect. What distinguishes Juvéderm® XC from other hyaluronic acid replacements on the market is the gel’s smoother consistency, which allows it to move with the dynamic portions of your face for more natural-looking results. The results achieved with Juvéderm® XC can last up to a year.
Injectable treatments at the Chelmsford, Massachusetts Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa make it easier than ever to achieve dramatically smoother, younger-looking skin. Set up an appointment today to find out whether Botox Cosmetic, injectable fillers, or any of our other skin treatments are right for you.
The aging process is certainly three-dimensional. Over the years we tend to lose fat in our face, especially in the cheeks. Dr. Eliopoulos also sees this midface volume loss in her patients who are avid exercisers with lean body mass. This volume loss and flattening of the cheek area can give us a more tired, drawn, aged appearance due to the shadowing effect and by contributing to skin excess at the nasolabial folds (lines running from the corner of the nose to the corner of the mouth) and below the eye area. Patients often say that they feel like their face and skin look “saggier.”
Cheek augmentation can be a very effective first step to rejuvenate the face and restore a more youthful, natural contour. Cheek augmentation tends to lessen the amount of excess skin in the nasolabial region by augmenting the underlying bony structure and providing a “lifting” effect. Commonly, as a result, the nasolabial folds are softened, and less volume of filler may be needed to provide full correction in the nasolabial fold if that is desired as well.
Juvéderm® Voluma XC is an FDA-approved filler to correct age-related volume loss in the midface and is also approved for the treatment of temple hollows and for chin augmentation. With Voluma, Dr. Eliopoulos and her highly trained nurse injectors can create a smoother contour and a more youthful appearance. Voluma is a hyaluronic acid filler that was created using special technology that contributes to its lift capacity and duration. Voluma has a smooth consistency that allows for a very smooth, natural-looking lift to the midface. In studies, results have lasted up to 18 months when optimal treatments were performed. The treatment is very tolerable because the product comes mixed with numbing medicine, and you can see the results immediately!
If you are wondering whether Voluma XC is the right option for you, please call our office for a personal consultation.
Do you have very fine, very superficial wrinkles or creases in the skin that are bothersome to you? Maybe you have some of those pesky vertical lip lines or lines in the lower cheek and around the mouth, for example, or some wrinkling of the pink of your lips.
Here at the Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Chelmsford, we have a great way to target these lines very effectively. Juvéderm® Volbella is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler with unique properties that allow Dr. Eliopoulos to more effectively target these superficial lines. This dermal filler is a soft, cohesive gel that quickly integrates into the skin and can be used to treat a wide range of facial wrinkles.
Unlike other injectable fillers and some of our more volumizing injectable fillers like Juvederm Ultra or Ultra Plus, Volbella is used more as a “fine line” filler rather than a “true volumizer.”
Dr. Eliopoulos often uses the following analogy:
“If you were going to repair a dent in a car, you might use Juvederm. But if you then wanted to ‘fix the scratches’ in the paint, you would use Volbella.”
Juvederm VOLLURE is adept at treating deeper facial wrinkles and creases such as nasolabial folds. It employs Vycross technology with cross-linked hyaluronic molecules to provide more enduring results that last up to 18 months. This formula delivers smooth, long-lasting results, minimizing the need for frequent touch-ups. At the same time, Vycross maintains the softness and mobility of your facial expressions. Patients love how Vollure subtly enhances facial features like the lips and cheeks while maintaining facial harmony.
Conveniently located in nearby Chelmsford, Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa is home to some of New England’s most dedicated Juvéderm® injectors. Led by Dr. Dina Eliopoulos, our practice offers discreet, compassionate, and exceptional care.
Dr. Eliopoulos is a board-certified plastic surgeon and member of the nation’s top plastic surgery societies. She has been operating in Chelmsford for more than two decades. You can trust her to provide you with information, guidance, and results you will be happy to see in the mirror.
Schedule an appointment today for a consultation for Juvéderm® in Chelmsford at the Eliopoulos Plastic Surgery and Med Spa and learn how Juvéderm® can help turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles and restoring youthful volume to your face and cheeks.
See Dr. Eliopoulos' Juvéderm® and fillers before and after results. It is helpful to look at before and after images to get an idea of what can be achieved with these aesthetic treatments.
View Before & After GalleryAfter your initial treatment, there may be some slight redness, inflammation, or bruising at the injection site. At the same time, you will start to see the first signs of results. Over the next two weeks, you will see the area fill out as the full results settle in.
The results of a Juvéderm® procedure will vary depending on the product. Some of the Juvederm family products are longer lasting, up to 18 months or more, while others are shorter, lasting up to one year. The location of the injection can also affect duration, with a more active area lasting a shorter duration. Individual metabolism rates could also affect the duration of results. Also, if we use sufficient product volume to achieve full correction, you will more likely feel that the product is lasting longer.
Keeping up with proper skin care and maintaining your injectable treatments with periodic touch-ups before the product is completely gone will help maintain a more natural correction over time. Typically, follow-up appointments are scheduled at about 12 months after the initial treatment to help maintain the results. This will also depend on the type of Juvéderm® injectable you receive and factors such as exposure to extreme temperatures and natural side effects of aging.
Juvéderm® is an excellent treatment option for patients who simply wish to refresh, rejuvenate, and fill out common signs of aging in the skin. Our main line of dermal fillers, Juvéderm®, is available to patients 21 years of age and older who are seeking to replenish lost volume, fill out wrinkles, or simply enhance a naturally slim facial profile. Candidates should be physically healthy and have realistic goals for the procedure.
Each treatment is unique, and the price of Juvéderm® injections is largely determined by the amount of filler needed. At your consultation, we can provide you with an accurate estimate of costs for your dermal filler treatment.
Ready to try Juvéderm®? Our nurse injectors are on hand to design a treatment that achieves your goals with results that look natural to you. Your appointment will begin with an in-depth conversation about the best Juvederm formulations and injection locations for you.
Most patients find Juvéderm® injections very tolerable. Many Juvéderm® formulas include lidocaine, a numbing agent. Additionally, a topical numbing cream can be applied to your skin beforehand. You’ll likely feel nothing but a small pinch with each injection. The injection process itself takes only a few minutes.
Post-treatment tenderness or swelling are minimal and fade within one to two days. You’ll see an immediate boost in volume and skin texture. These improvements will continue to develop, with optimal benefits showing up within a couple of weeks and lasting from several months to a year or more.
Plastic surgery isn’t just about people changing their look—it's about making you feel good about being you. Whether you need breast augmentation, a breast lift, liposuction or Botox, Dr. Dina Eliopoulos is here for you. For over 20 years, patients have sought out the care and results that Dr. Eliopoulos can create in her beautiful Chelmsford, Massachusetts office. The peace of mind that comes from a board-certified, residency- and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon is hard to parallel. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Eliopoulos today to experience the difference for yourself.
