Open your eyes to the power and beauty of Juvéderm® at the ophthalmologist’s office
Wyckoff Ophthalmology encourages you to take a close look at Juvéderm® at our office in Wyckoff, New Jersey. While this injectable cosmetic treatment is very popular, the results you get from treatment and the safety and comfort of this procedure depend on the skill and experience of the individual performing it. Dr. Melanie Sinatra is a highly skilled ophthalmologist with more than 24 years of experience. She has a deep understanding of anatomy and physiology, enabling her to provide natural-looking results and ensure the safest and most reliable treatment experience for her patients.
What is Juvéderm®?
Juvéderm® is actually a member of the Juvéderm® family or collection of fillers. Each filler is uniquely designed to treat certain areas and cosmetic concerns. Fillers themselves are a popular cosmetic treatment. Fillers may be formulated with different ingredients. The most popular ingredient in fillers is hyaluronic acid. As an HA-based filler, Juvéderm® is highly biocompatible. The hyaluronic acid in it “mimics” the naturally made HA in your body. This substance helps to retain your skin’s moisture, contributing to its suppleness, plumpness, and radiance. We can replenish this beneficial molecule to work wonders on the overall quality and appearance of your skin, and, due to its biocompatibility, the risks of adverse reactions to this filler are minimized.
How do you use Juvéderm®?
Juvéderm® is a thick, smooth, and robust filler that may be applied to improve the appearance of many signs of aging, including:
- Under-eye hollows associated with the loss of elasticity and collagen in the skin, and the redistribution of fat deposits due to aging
- Dark circles under the eyes, as the aforementioned tear troughs or sunken areas, can result in unsightly shadows
- Augment or add definition to thin lips
- Smooth moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around the mouth (“smile lines”), extending downward from the corners of the mouth (“marionette lines”), or vertical lip lines (“smoker’s lines)
By precisely injecting Juvéderm® into sunken, shallow areas and depressions, Dr. Sinatra can plump up and add volume to these spots. This filler may also be used to restore facial balance by recontouring and reshaping portions of the face that have sustained volume loss and lost their elasticity and firmness.
What is treatment like?
Dr. Sinatra expertly plans and maps out exactly where to place the filler and how much to apply to each area. The filler itself is administered in gel form with a fine, sterile needle. Many Juvéderm® fillers are formulated with lidocaine for utmost comfort, so the process is tolerated well. Side effects are commonly limited to temporary and minor redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site.
By partnering with a highly trained and qualified professional like Dr. Sinatra, your treatment is safe, risks of side effects are minimized, and the results look natural. There is no “over-filling” or “over-doing” here! Facial fillers are also an appropriate alternative for patients who are not ready for (or who do not want) to undergo an invasive surgical procedure such as a facelift.
How long do the results from treatment last?
Juvéderm® is a durable filler. Results can last for between six and 12 months. As the effects from treatment begin to wear off, simply contact Wyckoff Ophthalmology for your “touch-up” injections. Patients also like how Juvéderm® is an “instant gratification” filler. You can see noticeable improvement immediately; however, the full results may be seen in around one to two weeks as the filler settles and any associated swelling subsides.
Open your eyes to the beauty and power of injectable cosmetic procedures at the ophthalmologist’s office. Call (201) 891-0200 to speak with a member of our team and to schedule a consultation at our office in Wyckoff, NJ, which proudly serves Franklin Lakes, Midland Park, Oakland, Ramsey, Saddle River, Paramus, and the surrounding area.
