Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

Also known as: Juvederm Ultra Plus, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, Ultra Plus XC

Neurotoxins & Dermal Fillers

AI Aesthetician Summary

1. What Is Juvederm Ultra Plus XC?

Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC is a sterile, injectable dermal filler composed of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) of non-animal origin. It is a robust, cohesive gel designed to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds and for lip augmentation. The "XC" de...

Treatment Details

Targets

Concerns:Loss of Volume Thin Lips Nose-to-mouth Lines Marionette Lines Wrinkles Weak Chin Sagging Jawline Jowls

Areas:Cheek, Lip, Chin, Jaw, Mouth

Tissues:Skin (Epidermis, Dermis), Subcutaneous Fat

Longevity:9-12 Months

How it Works

Duration:30 minutes

Anesthesia:Topical (e.g., Numbing Cream)

Pain Level:Mild

Techniques:Injection

Technique Notes:Hyaluronic acid gel is injected with a needle or cannula into selected facial planes to restore contour, hydration, or definition.

Session Notes:Most patients start with one session; refinement or maintenance may be planned once swelling settles. Longevity varies by product, area, dose, and metabolism.

Post Treatment

Downtime:1 day

Post-care:Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, excessive heat, and massaging the treated area for 24 hours unless instructed otherwise. Use cold compresses for swelling or bruising and contact the provider for severe pain, discoloration, or signs of infection.

Risks:Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, asymmetry, lumps, nodules, infection, allergic reaction, vascular occlusion, tissue injury, or unsatisfactory result. Risk depends on product, anatomy, dose, and injector technique.

Additional Information

Invasiveness:Minimally Invasive

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