Juvéderm XC is a skin care product called a dermal filler. This means it’s used to give volume to areas of the skin that are wrinkled, dry or thin. Juvéderm is made largely of a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid, which is found in every living organism. Hyaluronic acid is concentrated in the soft connective tissue of the body and in the fluid in the eye. It also fills the spaces between collagen and elastin the skin. Collagen and elastin are two substances that keep skin youthful and springy. Because hyaluronic acid is a natural product and contains no animal products, it’s considered very safe for use as a dermal filler.
Hyaluronic acid also protects the skin against damage and makes sure that it’s well hydrated. Over the years, because of damage from the sun and pollutants, a body’s store of hyaluronic acid begins to decrease. When this happens, wrinkles, fine lines and furrows start to form in the skin.
Now offered by Four Points Dermatology of Austin, Texas, Juvéderm XC is an improvement over regular Juvéderm because it now contains lidocaine. Since a dermatologist injects Juvéderm into the skin through a fine needle, patients might be worried about pain or discomfort. Since Juvéderm XC already has a pain killer within it there’s no longer any reason for patients to fear the pain of the needle.
One of the other benefits of Juvéderm XC is that a session can be carried out in about 15 minutes. Technically, this means that a client can come in, have the procedure done and return to work or his or her usual activities. However, since there might be some redness or swelling in the injection site, it’s best for the patient to rest for a few hours. A client might need to come into the clinic for a few sessions in order to treat deep trenches and lines. After this, the results of Juvéderm XC treatments should last about six months.
Clients in the Austin, Texas area who are interested in Four Points Dermatology’s Juvéderm XC or the other skin care products they offer should get in touch with them at 512-478-3376.
