Juvaderm Side Effects
Juvaderm (or Juviderm), also more properly known as Juvederm, is described as a cross linked hyaluronic acid injectable face filler with few side effects. Cross-linkage of the hyaluronic acid allows it to last longer in the human body (up to one year) after injection, rather than the maximum of a few days for non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring sugar which binds to water, thus giving added volume to any injected area. Because hyaluronic acid is naturally occurring, there is hardly any problem of allergic reactions upon injection of the substance into the body, unlike some other face fillers which may be derived from animal sources such as collagen injections.
Side effects of Juvederm injection will include the typical side effects such as a swelling of the skin around the injection site, which is also partly due to manipulation, redness, and bruising or discoloration. The bruising that may occur is more common if the patient has been on anticoagulants or blood thinners. Sometimes skin irritation may also occur. Side effects tend to last at most up to one week. You should not have Juvaderm injections if you have a history of allergy to Gram positive bacterial proteins, or a history of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, or a history of severe multiple allergies.
If the procedure has been done in a non-hygienic manner, there will be a risk of infection of the injection site. Similarly injection of Juvaderm into persons who are on immunosuppressives, or whose immunity is severely compromised, the risk of infection is increased.
Laser treatment or chemical peeling should not be used at the same time as Juvaderm treatment, as this increases the chance of an inflammatory response.
Although there are no known problems of side effects in pregnant women or breast feeding women injected with Juvaderm, studies have not been done because it is ethically not acceptable to subject pregnant women to exposure to any medication of any sort as part of a study. Thus usage of Juvaderm in pregnant or breastfeeding women is not encouraged. The incidence of side effects of Juvederm in pregnant or breastfeeding women is estimated to be no different from that of the normal population.
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