Juvederm XC
Dermal filler Juvederm XC is available in Santa Barbara at the Dermatologist and Dermasurgeon office of Keith Llewellyn MD (Aloe Dermatology.)
In one short office visit, Santa Barbara based dermatologist and dermasurgeon, Keith Llewellyn MD and Aloe Dermatology's Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, Kathy Nicassio, RN (the ONLY certified nurse trainer on the central coast) can use the dermal filler Juvederm XC to rejuvenate lips and address unwanted lines, wrinkles and folds on the face. Dr. Keith Llewellyn and Kathy Nicassio RN have used many different dermal fillers (juvederm, restylane, cosmoderm, radiesse, perlane, prevelle silk) over the past ten years. Juvederm XC has become their favorite dermal filler. Juvederm XC is a dermal filler that is long lasting, soft and natural feeling. Juvederm XC can be used to instantly smooth and fill the nasolabial folds (the lines between your nose and the corners of your mouth). Juvederm XC may also be used to instantly smooth and fill the marionette lines (the lines and folds that form below the corners of the mouth that often creates the appearance of a downward turned mouth), address other unwanted lines on the face and to enhance and rejuvenate the lips.
Juvederm XC is a very smooth gel composed of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring hydrating substance found in our skin. As we age and get exposed to sun, our naturally occurring hyaluronic acid diminishes. This results in loss of volume of the skin and the formation of lines and deeper facial folds. By using Juvederm XC, dermatologist Keith Llewellyn MD and Kathy Nicassio RN are simply replacing what you have lost over time to restore your skin's volume and soften your facial lines and wrinkles. Juvederm XC has a very natural and comfortable feel when placed in the dermal layer of the skin. To further enhance the comfort of the injections, Juvederm XC has lidocaine, an anesthetic, mixed into the syringe as well.
Juvederm XC is often the treatment of choice by patients who want to improve the nasolabial folds and marionette lines, but do not want to have a face lift. Many patients who like Juvederm XC also like Botox Cosmetic as well. In one 20 minute appointment, Dr. Keith Llewellyn and Kathy Nicassio RN can instantly smooth and soften the appearance of these lines by making a few injections with a tiny needle to place Juvederm XC into the dermal layer of the skin. Dr. Keith Llewellyn and Kathy Nicassio RN will also apply a topical anesthetic prior to the procedure to ensure that you are comfortable. The results of Juvederm XC are long lasting. Many patients in Santa Barbara who have had the dermal filler Juvederm XC injected by dermatologist and dermasurgeon Keith Llewellyn MD and Kathy Nicassio RN have noticed that their facial lines and folds have remained smooth for up to a year.
Note: This information is not intended to render medical advice on a particular case. To receive medical advice requires a visit with a medical physician. Keith Llewellyn MD in Santa Barbara is certified to the highest national standards to administer Juvederm XC by the American Board of Dermatology. He is also a fellow of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology.