Juvederm: FDA-Approved Dermal Filler
There are a lot of hacks out there that will help you create the illusion of a sculpted jawline from intense contouring to complicated exercises. However, if you seek a more permanent solution that will give you refined results, Juvederm products are worth considering. Of all of the recent breakthroughs in cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Akhavan agrees that FDA-approved fillers offer the best results in terms of aesthetic jaw sculpting treatment.
Juvederm Injections in the Jawline
Juvederm injectables are unique because they are the first line of fillers that feature a hyaluronic acid base. The benefit of JUVÉDERM® VOLUX™ XC specifically, is that the hyaluronic acid base targets the jawline without radically altering the surrounding area.
According to Dr. Akhavan, one of the primary concerns many of his prospective jawline patients have is how filler will affect their overall lower face aesthetics. With Juvederm cheek fillers and various other relevant facial treatments & products, he can offer at his practice a broader range of options to address their concerns and give men and women a more contoured, attractive jawline.
What Is Hyaluronic Acid and How Can It Help for Facial Aesthetics?
Volux, like various other Juvederm products such as the popular JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC, has been formulated with hyaluronic acid to help create a defined and chiseled jawline through an expert application. Hyaluronic acid is a form of dermal filler, similar to many others on the market. Some key differences set hyaluronic acid apart, however. Specifically, hyaluronic acid offers more lift capacity, cohesivity, and structure.
The result, according to Dr. Akhavan, is that it will give patients a more defined or chiseled jawline without drastically affecting the surrounding tissues. Volux has a firmer structure which allows for better targeting and an overall more natural aesthetic.
How Does Volux Work?
Dr. Akhavan explains that Volux works similarly to any other filler. The hyaluronic acid filler will typically be injected along the jawline deep into the bone. Depending on a client’s desired outcome, it may also be injected into the bone of the chin. The result is a more highly defined chin or jawline once the filler has settled. Volux offers structural support to the face which helps to contour the jaw giving a more lifted appearance.
Is Juvederm Safe?
Juvederm is FDA approved, and the most recent addition to their filler line, Volux, received approval in August of 2022. When properly administered, jawline fillers are safe and effective. Like any cosmetic procedure, there is an inherent risk of bodily rejection or an allergic reaction to the filler itself, though rare.
Typical side effects include short-term tenderness in the injection site, mild bruising, temporary swelling, or skin irritation. These side effects generally fade within 2 weeks once the skin and bone have had a chance to recover from the procedure.
Who Can Use Volux? How Long Does it Last?
If you are interested in altering your jawline, Dr. Akhavan is always available for a one-on-one consultation. Anyone over the age of 21 can use Volux fillers to attain jawline or chin definition. People who are allergic to lidocaine or other gram-positive bacterial proteins should consider other options. Botox is another common method used to help gain definition in the jawline.
Chin augmentation and neck liposuction can also be effective in helping to define the lower face. However, those not interested in a highly invasive procedure may prefer fillers such as Volux, dermal fillers, or fat removal injections such as Kybella. There are various considerations for which products, fillers, and treatments should be included in your treatment program, such as the area(s) on your face you wish to target.
In most patients, the results of Volux injections are instantaneous and will remain noticeable for a minimum of six months. With proper care and maintenance, the results can last as long as a year and a half.
Schedule a Consultation Today
With news of the recent FDA Approval, there is no better time than now to get the jawline of your dreams. Dr. Akhavan specializes in customized cosmetic treatments that leave his clients looking great and feeling like they can take on the world.
If you are interested in learning more about Juvederm or our other cosmetic & anti-aging treatments, give The Dermatology and Laser Group a call at (212) 444-8204 to set up a no-obligation consultation today.
Dr. Akhavan has been nominated by his peers to be part of the NY Mag Best Doctors and Castle Connolly Top Doctors, and he is regularly featured in the press and media. Schedule an appointment today to see the best dermatologist NYC and have all your questions answered.
Arash Akhavan, MD is founder and owner of The Dermatology and Laser Group, one of the top centers for cosmetic procedures in New York City for over a decade. Arash Akhavan, MD, FAAD is a Board Certified Dermatologist and an Associate Professor at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Akhavan is a Castle Connolly Top Doc, New York Magazine Best Doctor, and Super Doctor featured in The New York Times. Dr. Akhavan is a key opinion leader that has been featured on hundreds of media publications including The New York Times, Allure, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, ABC News, Fox News, Fox 5, NY1, WPIX, and more. He has been featured on nationally syndicated television programs such as The Doctors.
Dr. Akhavan serves as an educator and lecturer for multiple aesthetic device and injectable companies. This allows his office access to newer technologies at an earlier date than other offices, as well as a higher level of expertise in the use of these devices. This, in turn, translates to more effective and safer treatments for our patients.
