At Sentinel Plastic Surgery MedSpa we now have new products from Allergan, the makers of Juvéderm, for improvement to all areas of the face. Nurse practitioner Peggy Sue Licavoli has been trained and certified at Allergan Institute to determine the best Juvéderm product for facial improvement.  She is using Juvéderm Voluma for cheeks, as well as Juvéderm Volux XC and Ultra XC for natural looking lip improvements.

Juvéderm Voluma is the latest product to add volume to the cheek area after it has lost volume with aging.  Additionally, a Voluma treatment  in each cheek lifts sagging at the jawline, as well as tightening of marionette lines below the chin.

Juvéderm Ultra XC is still a natural for subtle lip improvement, especially with loss of volume in the upper lip.  Volux is a slightly different Juvéderm product which can also be used for improvement in the lip or chin area.

Have esthetic or safety concerns?

What is Juvéderm?  Juvéderm is a natural hyaluronic acid gel that also contains lidocaine to add to the comfort of the procedure. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that keeps skin moisturized and soft.

Who wants comfort?  Everybody! Our NP Peggy Sue uses micro needles for BOTOX treatments and special blunt tip cannulas for safety with Juvederm placement.  Juvederm treatments should always be done by specialists with training and knowledge of the anatomy to avoid complications with facial nerves, blood vessels and muscles.  Both Dr. Frazier and Nurse Licavoli are practitioners with extensive anatomical training.

Natural results that no one will question.  We are all about subtle and natural looking treatments. We never overdo your lips or other areas.  Your lips should never be disproportionate to your face.

Will my partner or family notice changes?  People around you often ask if you have made a change to your hair or mention that you look younger or prettier.  It’s up to you to keep your beauty secrets if you want! 

Am I being vain if I want these treatments?  People get haircuts, trim their nails, buy updated clothing, and do other personal care activities; we feel subtle improvements in features can– and should– be considered personal care.  Most people want to present well to those around them whether they work in jobs that meet the public, attend family or public gatherings –especially reunions or weddings– or simply look in the mirror and see time turned back a little.  We encourage men and women to look their best but never “overdone.”  Looking a little better always lifts your spirit, too, so, no, you should not feel you are being vain.