SkinViva’s Dr Felicity has produced a short video to explain the difference between Juvéderm® ULTRA and Juvéderm® VYCROSS.
So it is most certainly not a case of the same product in different packaging. The video helps to explain why premium fillers can be used for a smooth result.
Juvéderm® ULTRA is a ‘standard’ dermal filler which has been around for many years. Juvéderm® VYCROSS is a more recent addition and is a range of ‘premium’ dermal fillers. The VYCROSS range includes VOLUMA, VOLIFT and VOLBELLA.
Choosing dermal filler can be confusing for patients. Dr Felicity explains and illustrates the difference by comparing the small ‘Skittles’ to larger ‘Minstrels’.
“So we’re going to look at injecting both of these now.
“So we’ve got our ULTRA which is our big Minstrels and we’ve got VYCROSS which is our smaller Skittles.
“So if you think about injecting a row of filler and you compare the two, you can see how this is forming on the [left Skittles] side with the VYCROSS a much more even layer, much more uniform layer; whereas this [right Minstrels side] is more bumpy and it’s got more spaces in between it, so the uptake of water in there is just going to be more water going in there than anything else.”
In addition, the more sophisticated formulation of premium dermal fillers has allowed Aesthetic Clinicians to develop advanced non-surgical treatments and procedures such as:
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See this and more videos on SkinViva’s YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/c/skinvivamanchester
You’ll find patient stories, treatment demonstrations and a chance to meet our Aesthetic Clinicians including clinic founder Dr Tim Pearce.
SkinViva was established in 2008 and has an excellent reputation for offering high quality skin treatments in the North West.
For further information or to arrange a confidential consultation with a cosmetic doctor or dentist, please call 0161 865 1141, email contact@skinviva.com.
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