Juv?derm? Ultra

Related terms

Brand Names: U.S.: Amvisc?;Amvisc? Plus;Bionect?;Euflexxa?;Hyalgan?;Hylase? Wound;Juv?derm? Ultra;Juv?derm? Ultra Plus;Juv?derm? Ultra Plus XC;Juv?derm? Ultra XC;Orthovisc?;Perlane?;Provisc?;Restylane?;Supartz?;Synvisc-One?;Synvisc?
Brand Names: Canada: Cystistat?;Durolane?;OrthoVisc?;Suplasyn?

Uses

Eye:
It is used for eye surgeries.
Knee:
It is used to treat arthritis.
Lips:
It is used to make the lips bigger.
Skin shot:
It is used to lower the number of lines and wrinkles of the face and neck.
Topical:
It is used to promote healing of skin ulcers and wounds.
Eye:
It helps give a better surface for eye surgery.
Knee:
It loosens the joint area around the knee.
Lips:
It adds volume to the lips.
Skin shot:
It adds volume and thickness to skin making wrinkles and folds less.
Topical:
It helps the skin keep water which helps with wound healing.

Dosing

How to take
Eye:
It is given as a shot into the eye.
Knee:
It is given as a shot into the knee.
Lips:
It is given as a shot into the lips.
Skin shot:
It is given as a shot into the skin of the face.
Topical:
Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
Wash your hands before and after use.
Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
Put a thin layer on the affected skin.
Cover the wound with a clean dressing.

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