What is Juvederm Ultra 4?
Juvederm Ultra 4 has the most intense correcting and volumizing results from the entire Ultra range. The product has been developed for the treatment of deep-set wrinkles as well as for the enhancement of various facial features by adding the volume.
What are the indications for Juvederm Ultra 4 treatment?
Juvederm Ultra 4 is as a very thick gel can provide improvement through such procedures as:
- Filling deep depressions of the skin
- Lips enhancement
- Treatment of deep facial lines
- Lips contouring and enhancement
- Acne scars
- Sunken temples improvement
Juvederm Ultra 4 target areas
Juvederm Ultra 4 is intended to be injected into middle to deep dermis in the following areas.
- Lips
- Nasolabial folds
- Temples
- Cheeks
- Chin
Juvederm Ultra 4 results
The volumizing effect is visible immediately after the injection, however, it takes up to two weeks for the skin to heal. Usually, hyaluronic acid is present in the injected tissue for 6 to 12 months. Within this time it naturally degrades and is absorbed by the surrounding tissues. Individual traits such as skin condition and age may have an impact on the solution’s durability. Juvederm Ultra contains lidocaine, which gives a significant relief for patients.
Juvederm Ultra 4 – device properties
The main ingredient in Juvederm Ultra 4 is polysaccharide hyaluronic acid of non animal origin which is obtained through 3D Matrix technology. Being entirely biodegradable, the product comes as a transparent gel that is non-pyrogenic and sterile. The procedure is comfortable for patients thanks to lidocaine presence giving a significant pain reduction.
Juvederm Ultra 4 side effects
It is normal to experience side effects of the preparation such as swelling or itching. There may also occur:
- redness
- discoloration
- tenderness
- firmness
- bruising
Contraindications for Juvederm Ultra 4 treatment
There are some symptoms and opportunities which come as a contradiction to the procedure:
- allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- autoimmune disease
- pregnancy and breastfeeding
- inflammation, infection or redness of the treated area
The Ultra Range
Juvederm Ultra range includes four products:
- Juvederm Ultra 2 for gentle wrinkle correction, smoothing the forehead area and for lips contour enhancement,
- Juvederm Ultra 3 for moderate to deeper facial wrinkles and lip definition,
- Juvederm Ultra 4 for filling any deep depressions of the skin as well as for lip enhancement and cheekbone augmentation.
- Juvederm Ultra Smile for redefining the shape and volumization of lips as well as oral commissures and philtrum treatment
