Juvederm San Diego | Dermal FIllers San Diego

What is Juvederm?

The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm hydrates the skin from within and replaces lost volume and targets your wrinkles with each injection. Juvederm is a gel that is manufactured to maximize levels of hyaluronic acid concentration which is naturally found in our bodies and promotes hydration of the skin and serves to restore volume to the skin. Juvederm uses hyaluronic acid for its treatments and the gel form brings a natural, dewy, and youthful look to your skin.

Types of Juvederm

Juvederm Volbella XC:
for lips and around the lip area, adds volume and smooth vertical lip lines
Juvederm Ultra XC:
for the lip and surrounding tissue, adds more fullness than Juvederm Volbella XC
Juvederm Voluma XC:
for the cheek area, provides a lift adding volume and contours to cheek area
Juvederm XC:
for moderate to severe facial folds or wrinkles, including nose to mouth (parentheses lines)
Juvederm Vollure XC:
for moderate to severe facial folds or wrinkles, may last longer than Juvederm XC

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Benefits of Juvederm?

Here are some of the benefits of Juvederm in La Jolla:

Restore volume to thinning lips
Enhance cheek bones, chin, and jaw to garner statuesque facial profile
A more rested, youthful appearance
A smoother face, especially around the mouth
Improved self-esteem and self-confidence
Minimally invasive procedure
Comfortable treatment with numbing medicine included in the formulation
Quick treatment
Results seen immediately
Results are reversible and biodegradable

Am I a Candidate for a Juvederm?

The best candidates for Juvederm in San Diego are people who are physically healthy, who are not pregnant or nursing and who are at least 18 years old.

What are the Risks of Juvederm?

Some of the risks involved with dermal fillers are minor but can include bruising, infection, itchiness, lumps, skin redness, swelling and tenderness.

What is the Recovery Like?

There may be temporary discomfort, itchiness and redness at the injection site. You can use an ice pack over the swollen area. You should avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and exposure to the sun for the first 24 hours after your San Diego Juvederm treatment.

What to Expect in a Consultation

During your consultation for Juvederm San Diego facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Malone uses Juvederm in a targeted way in order to improve your facial appearance. Many patients, who do not feel ready for an involved procedure, use a Juvederm treatment as a subtle and natural refresher. Juvederm is quick and requires no downtime. During your consultation, ask Dr. Malone if you are a good candidate for Juvederm in La Jolla. Share any concerns you may have about the procedure and what it can do for you.

Comfortable procedure
Decreases severe wrinkles
Fast procedure
Lip augmentation
Minimally invasive
Natural appearance
No downtime
Reversible treatment

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Dr. Malone’s Philosophy

Dr. Malone's approach in La Jolla is all about personalization, tailoring treatments specifically to address your unique concerns and aesthetic goals. Our goal is to bring out a rejuvenated appearance that mirrors the vitality you feel within. Dr. Malone's expertise ensures seamless enhancements, avoiding any unwarranted attention. She achieves the subtle refreshment that helps bring back what a restful night's sleep used to give. Dr. Malone's aesthetic is characterized by its natural, gentle, and harmonious qualities, empowering you to confidently present your best self. Her aspiration is to assist every patient in achieving a naturally balanced aesthetic, ensuring you always project your most confident self.

Dr. Malone holds prestigious Fellow status in The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American College of Surgeons. This remarkable honor is granted to a select group of surgeons based on their exceptional training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical standards.

Committed to perfecting her craft and achieving technical excellence, Dr. Malone successfully completed her fellowship under the mentorship of the esteemed facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono. Dr. Jacono is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in advancing the deep plane facelift technique, which not only minimizes noticeable scarring but also revitalizes the underlying facial tissues. This innovative approach steers clear of the artificial results commonly linked to traditional facelift methods. Leveraging Dr. Jacono's pioneering technique, Dr. Malone offers her patients remarkably natural and authentic outcomes in facial rejuvenation.

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