Juvéderm® HYDRATE FAQs

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What is Juvéderm^® HYDRATE?

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE is a treatment specifically designed to improve skin hydration and elasticity, resulting in a more refreshed appearance and a natural, healthy glow in the face, neck, décolletage, and hands.

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE is the latest addition to the Juvéderm^® family and belongs to a new category of smooth hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal products. However, unlike competitive products, Juvéderm^® HYDRATE contains the antioxidant mannitol. Juvéderm^® HYDRATE is administered through tiny injections, delivering deep hydration to the face, neck, décolletage, and hands.

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How does Juvéderm^® HYDRATE work?

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE works because of the super-hydrating power of HA, which occurs naturally in the body. The hydrating effects of HA come from the fact that it retains water and absorbs more than 1000 times its weight!

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE is designed to replenish HA lost through ageing, rehydrating the skin, and improving its elasticity and tone. It is administered through tiny injections about 1-2 cm apart. Once injected, the HA gel flows smoothly and distributes evenly into the skin.

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What makes Juvéderm^® HYDRATE different?

Juvéderm^® Hydrate is a new category of skin hydration treatments, containing smooth HA and mannitol. Among other things, HA contributes to the overall smooth appearance of the skin, and mannitol is known as an antioxidant and acts against free radicals.

Like all of the products in the Juvéderm^® family range, Juvéderm^® HYDRATE has been studied in clinical trials.

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What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance found in the body that helps to hydrate and add volume to our skin. Natural HA is broken down by the body in one or two days so it is constantly replaced. As we age, this replacement mechanism diminishes, so the moisturising and plumping effects of HA decrease. Hyaluronic acid is used for aesthetic treatments and has also been used by doctors for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement, as well as for eye surgery.

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What Is Mannitol?

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE also features mannitol, an antioxidising agent that helps prevent the build-up of free radicals within the skin that degrade HA. With the addition of mannitol, the effects of Juvéderm^® HYDRATE can be prolonged.

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What are patients and practitioners saying about Juvéderm^® HYDRATE?

Both patients and healthcare professionals agree that Juvéderm^® HYDRATE effectively hydrates and replenishes the skin, resulting in a satisfying healthy glow, improved elasticity, and tone. In a recent study, 95% of patients were delighted with the results of their treatment with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE, and 85% said that they would recommend the treatment to a friend. The majority of practitioners were also impressed with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE, as they rated skin hydration as significantly improved at day 60 and found it easy or very easy to inject.

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At what age should I start treatment with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE?

There is no adult age recommendation for treatment with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE, but it should not be used on children or women who are pregnant.

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How long will the effects of treatment with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE last?

Results with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE typically are long-lasting, up to 3 months when part of a skin regime.

The duration of results may sometimes be shorter or longer depending on:

• Your age
• Your physiology
• Your lifestyle (smoking and exposure to sun or UV rays may shorten the effect)
• The amount injected and the practitioner’s technique

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Will the skin hydration treatment hurt?

Depending on the injection technique used, your practitioner will be able to offer you a topical anaesthetic to minimize any discomfort during the treatment.

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Why Juvéderm^® HYDRATE and not another skin treatment?

Juvederm^® HYDRATE delivers high levels of satisfaction. Juvéderm^® HYDRATE is so effective that 95% of patients were delighted with their results.

Juvederm^® HYDRATE has a unique formulation that includes an antioxidant called mannitol which helps slow the breakdown of HA in the skin by acting against one of the main causes of a loss of hydration. The result is a refreshed appearance for a longer period of time.

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When can I return to work and resume my social life?

With Juvéderm^® HYDRATE, your results are immediate and very natural looking. With a few small precautions, you can return to work and resume your social life immediately.

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Are there any side effects?

Following treatment, you may experience redness, slight swelling, or bruising at the treated area. Your doctor will inform you about this. These side effects will not last and can easily be covered up with your usual makeup. However, do not hesitate to inform your doctor if these reactions persist (beyond a week) or if any other side effects are observed.

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Are there any precautions for use?

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE is not indicated for injections other than intradermal injections.

• No clinical data are available in terms of efficiency and tolerance of injection of Juvéderm^® HYDRATE into an area which has already been treated with another filling product.
• No clinical data is available regarding the efficiency and tolerance of Juvéderm^® HYDRATE injections in patients having a history of or currently suffering from autoimmune disease. Depending on the nature of the disease, the medical practitioner shall, therefore, decide on the administration and associated treatment on an individual case-by-case basis. He/she shall also ensure the specific monitoring of this type of patient. In particular, it is recommended that these patients undergo a preliminary dual test and refrain from injecting the product if the disease is active.
• There is no available clinical data concerning the tolerance of the Juvéderm^® HYDRATE injection in patients presenting with a history of severe multiple allergies or anaphylactic shock. The medical practitioner must, therefore, decide on the indication according to the individual case, depending on the nature of the allergy, and must ensure that there is individual surveillance of these patients who are at risk. In particular, the decision may be made to propose a double test or preventive adapted treatment previous to any injection.
• Patients showing a history of streptococcal disease (e.g., recurrent angina, acuterheumatic fever) shall be subjected to a dual test before any injection is given to them. In the event of acute rheumatic fever with heart complications, it is recommended not to inject the product.
• Patients undergoing anticoagulant treatment must be warned of the increased risk of haematomas and bleeding during the injection. In the same way, it is recommended to avoid taking aspirin or high doses of vitamin C the week before the injection.

Please see full Safety Information and discuss it with your practioner.

Learn more about Safety Information.

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What about contraindications?

These do exist. They are not specifically related to Juvéderm^® HYDRATE, but to this type of treatment. This is why it is important to tell your doctor:

• about any previous history of pathologies, such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, known hypersensitivity to HA, any tendency to develop hypertrophic scars, immunotherapeutic treatment, inflammatory or infectious complaints (acne or cold sores) at injection sites, etc.
• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
• about any previous aesthetic treatment, particularly the use of permanent products

Juvéderm^® HYDRATE should not be used simultaneously with laser treatment, deep chemical peels or dermabrasion. For surface peels, it is recommended not to inject the product if the inflammatory reaction generated is significant.

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Are there any recommendations I should follow after treatment?

You should not use use any makeup during the 12 hours that follow the injection treatment and avoid any extended exposure to the sun, UV light, and temperatures below 0°C, as well as any sauna or steam bath sessions during the two weeks that follow the treatment.

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How much does the skin hydration treatment cost?

This is entirely dependent on what treatment you are having done, who is doing it, and how much product is required. It is best to discuss this with a practitioner. Find one near you.

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Who should I see if I am interested in treatment with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE?

When seeking a practitioner for treatment with Juvéderm^® HYDRATE, it is very important to select someone who is medically qualified, works out of well-established premises, and is able to advise you on the best course of treatment for you. This practitioner should have specific training in and established expertise in these types of procedures. Find a practitioner near you.

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